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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION To Promote the Ideals, Policies and Accomplishments of the Association and its Members

VOLUME 26 SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 1994 14P 204 NUMBER 8 Major Labor Campaign In City Neighborhoods

by Chris Cunnie 798; Don Vincent, Stationary Er neers Local 39; Bob Morales, Tea The San Francisco Police Officers' sters; Larry Mazzola, Plumbers; Association only recently affiliated Roselli, Hospital Workers SEIU Lo with organized labor. However, San 250; Larry Martin, Transit Workers Francisco has been recognized across Local 250A; Stan Smith, Building America as a labor town for over 100 Trades Council; Paul Varicalli, SEIU years. But what does that mean to Local 790; our own President, Al police officers and to other union Trigueiro; and several others. This members in this City? I think the committee, together with the Execu- "Labor/Neighbor" program being or- tive Board of the Labor Council, de- ganized by the San Francisco Labor termined that the Labor/Neighbor Supervisorial candidate Sylvia Courtney listening to mernbars' corce3 at 2 Council is providing at least a partial Program was not only needed by recent POAfundrciiszng event. answer to this question. Labor but also would be welcomed by We first heard about Labor/Neigh- people in the numerous and diverse bor in 1992 from Bill Lloyd of SEIU neighborhoods of this city. The pro- Courtney Campaign Local 790 at an SEIU legislative con- gram was then presented to the en- ference in Sacramento. Bill talked tire Labor Council and unanimously about a precinct operation by orga- adopted. Headquarters Opens nized labor for working people and, Under the direction of Labor Coun- as a public employee, I understood cil President, Josie Mooney and See- Supervisorial candidate Sylvia grassroots efforts, enough small con- immediately the value of such a pro- retary-TreasurerWalterJohnson, the Courtney opened her Campaign tributions can be obtained to elect gram. Police officers and San Council hired long-time union orga- Headquarters lastweekat the Plumb- candidates to public office in this Francisco's city employees in gen- nizer Pat Jackson on a full-time ba- ers' union hall at 1621 Market Street. City, without relying on downtown eral have had their working condi- sis to assist in putting the program Initial campaign activity will involve money" Courtney explained. tions determined by the electorate on together. Pat is well on her way to- the distribution of house signs to According to SEIU Vice-President almost an annual basis for the past ward putting together a full blown improve the candidate's name recog- Paul Varacelli "Sylvia got the idea 20 years. But Bill was talking about organizing effort aimed at empower- nition, a priority for any non-incum- from the POA, Local 911. Their mem- a great deal more than simply having ing working people in their own neigh- bent who has not previously run for bers contributed over $12,000.00 to union members pushing a slate card borhoods. public office. the Courtney campaign and the over- and walking precincts on election To say that Labor/Neighbor was Fundraising for this campaign will whelming majority of the contribu- day and he wasn'tjust talking about enthusiastically accepted by the San be on-going and in stark contrast to tions were $10.00 checks. We need public employees. Francisco labor community would that of other candidates. The to follow their example. With 65,000 The Labor/Neighbor program calls be an understatement; the unions Courtney campaign is placing heavy union members in this City we ought for setting up an organization for all listed on this page already commit- emphasis on obtaining $5 contribu- to be able to encourage enough mem- union members, neighborhood by ted to the program. tions from union members and in- bers to make contributions and show neighborhood and addressing issues Unions Involved With Labor! tends to rely primarily on these small that people can get elected without of concern to working people through- Neighbor Programs For Progress contributions. Recent reports show becoming indebted to the business out the City. It's expected a positive American Fed. Govt. Employees, several candidates have obtained community." Varacelli pointed out impact will result that will dramati- Local 2391 large sums of money from the busi- that in excess of $50,000.00 has cally improve the way our City oper- American Fed. State, City, ness community through the "Corn- been given by the "Committee on ates and the quality of life for city Municipal Employees, Local 3218 mittee on Jobs". 'We intend to dern- Jobs" to some candidates. residents. Asian-Pacific American Labor onstrate that through extensive The concept of Labor/Neighbor Alliance was embraced by the Labor Council Automotive Machinists, Local 1305 earlier this year. A Labor/Neighbor lAM, Local 1305 steering committee was formed con- Bakers Union, Local 24 sisting of union leaders including Labor/Neighbor Update Jim Ferguson of Fire Fighters Local (See LABOR/NEIGHBOR, Page 9) Our Association, along with Firefighters Local 798, Electricians Local #6, SEIU Local #1000, Government Employees Local 2391 and College Teachers Local #2121, are working together to organize the IN THIS ISSUE 7,000 AFL-CIO union members living In the Sunset District. The Sunset Labor/Neighbor Neighborhood Club's first meeting will Page 13 be on: Widows and Orphans Page 2 Health & Fitness Thursday, August 18, 1994 Around the Department Page 3 Deferred Comp Pages 14 & 15 6:00 p.m.

20th & Quintara (Lutheran Church) Police Day Page 5 Letters Pages 18 &19

Please try to attend! We will be discussing our precinct operations for Board Minutes Page 8 PAL Page 20 November's elections. Pages 21 -27 Please bring a friend. You don't have to live in the Sunset to Police Post Page 12 Sports participate. Page 2 Notebook August 1994 Exploring New Worlds Of Widows and Orphans Aid Association Financial Opportunity

The regular monthly meeting of WALTER OLSON: Born in San by Ray Arata III, Financial Advisor Making The Right The Widows & Orphans Aid Associa- Francisco in 1899, Walt worked as a Investment Choices tion was called to order by Pres. R. chauffeur before becoming a police- With international business flour- How can you go shopping in the Huegle at 2:07 PM, Wednesday July man in 1926, age 26. He received his ishing, overseas economies growing global village? A variety of invest- 27, 1994 in Conference Room, training out of the Night Chiefs Of- at a fasterrate than our own economy, ments can serve as your passport: Ingleside Station. fice and was assigned to Radio Cars, and trade barriers coming down the 'American Depository Receipts Roll Call of Officers: Tr. Jeffery and working the various stations., Alter world over, many top market ana- (ADRs) ease the trading of foreign Milton excused. Other members four year of this duty, Walt was as- lysts have concluded that the poten- securities in the United States. The president. Past Pres. Duffy and signed to Fixed Post Traffic where he tial of global investment opportuni- foreign company's shares are held by Hurley, Ray Crosat. remained until his retirement for ties is enormous. In fact, many mar- a U.S. bank abroad, which then is- Minutes of last meeting: Approved service in 1951, age 52. He lived an ket analysts agree the impact of the sues ADRs. Dividends are paid in as presented to membership in writ- unusually long life, being 93 at his global economy is so far-reaching U.S. dollars, not in foreign curren- ing. death. that even a portfolio of "domestic" cies. Communications: Following dona- Report of Trustees: David Bricker, holdings is likely to be affected by • Eurobonds are debt obligations tion received and acknowledged by BofA reported on our portfolio. We overseas business developments. sold in a country other than the one Secretary: Walter Shorenstein in are still earning 7 1/2% on our in- What factors influence the growth of in whose currency the bond is de- memory of his wife, Phyllis vestments, in spite of the bond mar- the global marketplace? nominated. In addition to paying Shorenstein: Mr. & Mrs.. Marinang ket being at lower return than nor- Consider these important devel- annual interest, Eurobonds let in- for efficient work of Officer Donald mal. Recommended that our stock opments, which could impact invest- vestors 'place their bets" on cur- Peters, Taraval: Mr. & Mrs. Strom in investment be increased from 21% to ments around the world: rency rate fluctuations. memory of William Marcus: Mr. & 25% with the addition to stocks al- • Recent passage of the North • American Depository Shares Mrs. Falvey in memory of William ready in the portfolio. Our Bond por- American Free Trade Agreement (ADS) are often thought of as the Marcus. tion averaging out to 3 1/2 years. (NAVI'A) is likely to stimulate growth "preferred stocks of international in- Bills: Treas. Parenti presented the Holding off purchase of any new in Mexico and Canada— as well as in vesting." Like ADRs, ADS are de- usual bills, benefits, salaries, taxes Government issues until he sees what the U.S. nominated in U.S. dollars and divi- etc. Approved. Federal Reserve will do regarding • China's shift to private enter- dends are generally paid out quar- Treasurer Parenti reported the fol- interest increases. Trustees approved prise makes it one of the world's terly. lowing deaths: WILBERT BATTLE: the recommendation. fastest growing economies. • Selected Mutual Funds can pro- Born in S.F. in 1950. Will was a Unfinished Business: Wednesday • Pacific Rim "Tiger" nations con- vide diversified investments in a va- Police Cadet for three years before 7.27.94, 10:30AM, a committee con- tinue to post strong economic growth. riety of established and emerging becoming a member of the Depart- sisting of V. President Sturken, Tr. • "Americanized" consumer habits markets, while providing the benefit ment in 1970, age 21. He was at Kurpinsky, Treas. Parenti, Secretary worldwide stimulate opportunities for of professional management. In gen- Ingleside for four years, Community McKee, met with our accounting firm local discount retailers. eral, funds that focus on a single Relations two years, Park Station and an attorney regarding the What's the crucial lesson to be country or region are riskier than three years, Task Force for two years, Association's status re: an opinion of learned? Investors can no longer af- back to Community Relation three The Department of Labor which held ford to take an isolationist stance. (See EXPLORE, Page 18) years. 1972 Bronze disarming and that the Richmond VA Police Be- arrest of suspect armed with a knife nevolent Association was subject to who had threatened to kill anyone filing a yearly report, including an trying to arrest him. Appointed a Audit & Actuarial Report. This cost is Sergeant in 1993, Will was assigned around $15,000 per year. Conclu- Editorial Policy to Potrero remaining there until his sion: Sturken will contact Richmond The Notebook is the official newspaper of the San Francisco Police death at the early age of 44. Police and Accountancy firm of POA Officers' Association and is published to express the policies, the ideals ARTHUR POSNER: Born in Salt to see if they have responded. Secre- and the accomplishments of the Association. It is the Notebook's Lake City in 1913. Art worked as a tary reported that the Association editorial policy to allow members to express their individual opinions warehouseman until he joined the had received additional sum from and concerns within the necessary considerations of legality and space. Department in 1942, age 29. As- the Estate of Dorothy Shyne. Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/or unnecessarily inflamma- signed to Park Station, he was there Good of Association: Pres. Huegle tory or offensive will not be published. Contributors must include their for one year before being granted set next meeting forAugust 17, 1994, names with all submissions but may request that their names not be military leave from 1943 through 2:00 PM in Conference Room printed. Anonymously submitted material will not be published. The 1946. Upon his return he was as- Ingleside Station. Any members may SFPOA and the Notebook are not responsible for unsolicited material. signed to Mission, from there after attend. The editors reserve the right to edit submissions to conform to this four years to Central, retiring from Adjournment: There being no fur- policy. that Station in 1972 for service, at ther business to come before the age 59. Art was awarded the follow- membership, the meeting was ad- ing: 1948, 2nd Grade for arrest of ex journed at 3:15 PM in memory of the The San Francisco Police Officers' Association convict in an armed robbery; 1957 above departed Brothers. C/C for arrest of a suspect charged Fraternally, NOTEBOOK with auto theft: 1958 C/C arrest of Bob McKee USPS #882 320 juvenile in a stolen auto. Secretary EDITOR PUBLISHED MONTHLY $10 PER YEAR Tom Flippin OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Dennis Bianchi Peter Thoshlnsky 510 7TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 San Francisco Veteran Police Officers' Assn. (415) 861.5060 SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT ...... Al Triguelro Co. G ...... 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Seems that how to type a paper, but the technol- cation has grown? Will private sector the woman had some information Department ogy behind the monster. Lots of police service the rich while public about a homicide, the "Black Dahlia to moans and groans in this class as we police service the poor? Are we failing Killing" of L.A. in 1946. Alter giving move through DOS, hardware, soft- like the schools? What is our vision, Dave a name of a man she said was ware, D-Base and a host of com- personnel and department wise? Use responsible she then added, "Now mands without using Windows. Yes, the measurement of what would you you have it." Dave couldn't let her go you read right - no Windows. It's like people to say at your funeral. without asking "Why me?" She re- okay to use Windows here on our lap Why do we exist as a Police Depart- plied, "1 read your name in 1984 and tops, but in class we have to use the ment? What is our purpose? What do just wanted to tell you ...after all, I'm "medicine ball" in building our tech- we stand for? Who are our custom- almost 100." nical strength about DOS. ers? How do I want to be serviced by About 60% of the class brought the police when I'm retired, old, and Life's A Circus... lap tops. By next year they'll prob- powerless? How do we overcome fear On Saturday, July 30th, ninety ably be required equipment for those and apathy in the community? Are (that's right.. .90) folks from this de- attending the National Academy. we trapped on a 911 "call treadmill"? partment and the DA's office, along Pretty soon we are going to be a Are we being policed by strangers? with friends and family, enjoyed some "paperless society" they predict. Ev- Who is the community? When speak- fabulous BBQ and a trip to the Cir- erything on computer? At the begin- ing or addressing "Quality of Life que du Soliel, the incredible circus ning of this century there were no Issues," what are the responsibilities from Canada. Event ringmaster Jim televisions, radios, planes, and, when of the citizens, media, public and Bosch credits Tony Roma's (Ellis and reetings from the FBI you think of all that has transpired private organizations, politicians, Powell) for the bountiful BBQ. Academy in Quantico, since 1900, we can only imagine police? Are we prepared for the next G Virginia where we will be in 20, 30, or 60 baby boom? Should police officers be In Rehearsal... I am currently attending the 178th years. Can we adapt? Make the tran- teaching in the schools as part of During weekends in September, session of the National Academy sitions? as Microsoft head Bill Gates their patrol duties? Are we going to Hit & Run's Karen Lynch and Jim which started July 10 and runs asked in a recent USA Today article. conflict with the teachers union or Bosch will be appearing in the Novato through September 23, for a total of Physical Training: Like all acad- will there be a partnership? Are poli- Community Theater's presentation 11 weeks. A long time to be away emies there is PT. Height and weight ticians and police administrators of the Tony Award winning comedy from home, but a "once in a lifetime" standards apply. Most of us started actually afraid of Community Polic- Lend Me A Tenor. Who says there's opportunity that is well worth it. at the upper limits, but as time moves ing because overtime beat officers no live culture in Mann? Well, what is going on here? What along pounds and inches disappear. will become too influential? are 243 police officers from the U.S. My roommate is a marathon run- Lots and Lots of Debate; differing Announcements, notices or tid- and 17 from various countries, (En- ner, Al Pendergrass, the Under Sher- opinions... bits can be faxed to 552-5741 or gland, Scotland, Canada, Japan, iffofJosephine County, Oregon, that There are many more classes and mailed to Around the Department, Greece, France, Philippines, Argen- is where Grant's Pass is located. I space permitting I'll tell you about 510 - 7th St., S.F. CA 94103. tina, Columbia, Indonesia, India, hate running, and I think they put us them and the social aspects of the Austria, United Arab Emirates, Tai- together for that reason. Al has been "NA" next month. wan and Hungary) discussing, learn- training me and has had a tremen- ing and sharing? dous impact on my running or maybe Sick Call Legal Issues: Primary focus - I'm just running better, faster, and Retiree Ed Murray is alive and You Don't Have Search and Seizure, the 4th Amend- more efficiently just to keep him off well in Wellsville, Utah. Ed suffered a To Be A Rocket ment. 18 class hours dedicated to my case. Anyway he is very happy heart attack but is now on the mend. Scientist To this subject alone, 8 hours for Con- that lran the 1.5 miles test in 12:16 Get well soon. Know Value For fessions and Investigative Deten- and qualified for the Gold group. He Money! tion(s). Followed by 6 hours on Em- wants me to run in the Black group In Honor ployment Rights, Title WI, and the with him before we finish; or is he The San Joaquin Yacht Club has We'll Print 500 Business Cards Americans with Disabilities Act. While trying kill me to stop my snoring. designated a perpetual racing trophy For Only $30! What A Steal! the foreign students are studying Anyway, in PT they measure us, as the "Len Engel Perpetual Tro- Visit PRINTING MATT our Constitution. explain nutrition, how to purchase phy" in honor of Len, a retired Solo, ffl Mass Media and the Police: How athletic clothes, use equipment, take who passed away a few months back. (Chestnut & Lombard) does the media think? Why do they a pulse, stretch, exercise, and runt An avid sailor, Len was beloved by 3248 Scott Street, San Francisco act the way they do? What is their walk/run. Groups are broken down many and is greatly missed... (415) 929-1788 motivation? Ratings = profits which as follows: based on 1.5 mile time, Come In or Order by FAX: = survival. Two interesting points so Black Oto 11:00, Gold 11:01to 12:30, Mystery Solved? (415) 929-8568 far: Press releases should be included Red 12:31 to 14:00, Green 14:01 to A 95-year-old woman recently Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-6:30 p.m. in operation orders so all officers, 15:30, Blue 15:31 to 17:00 and Sil- called Homicide looking for retired Sat. 10-5:30 p.m. prior to an event, have knowledge of ver 17:01 and above. Bottom line: Inspector Dave Toschi, she was re- the department's official position. they are trying to instill healthy hab- When press briefings are conducted its. I know that's true. Retired Com- all materials distributed to the press mander Ray Canepa told me so. I bet PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY should be immediately distributed to he thought I wasn't paying attention, all units in order to keep officers smile. Our rate schedule is consistently lower informed, curtail rumors, and pre- Community Policing: The "Big than the industry average in Mann vent reporters from extracting em- One." Controversial -you bet. What When purchasing or refinancing your home, barrassing statements from unin- is it? Does itwork? Professor Harpold open your escrow with a friend. Call for rates. formed personnel. flat out says: "We, public law en- Frank Falzon Gary Frugoli Text being used: How to Speak TV, forcement officers are at war to (Bus. Development) (Vice President) Retired SFPD San Rafael Mill Valley Novato Retired Print & Radio by Clarence Jones, 3rd save our jobs." (Homicide) San Rafael P.D. Novato office 454-6070 388-8740 892-8744 Son Rafael office Edition. Many tough questions are being 892-8744 900 Mission Ave. 110 Tiburon Blvd 1500 Grant Ave. 454-6070 Forensic and Technical Services asked for which there are no immedi- for Managers: Bottom line in this class: The initial responding officers are who make or break the case for SERVING MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES the white coats. We've reviewed the forensic evidence of several high pro- file cases, i.e. Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, FRANKHOWARD the Army Dr. who killed his wile and two daughters at Ft. Bragg, North ALLEN Carolina. Almost got away with the murders. But is now serving three CALL ME life terms. Necessary but not enjoy- able: Studying patterns of human decomposition. Group project: "As- sume forensic expert has lied." How TODAY FOR ALL do we prevent this from happening again? Identification Photography: Un- YOUR REAL ESTATE derstanding what is needed for court. The latest technology presented. Re- viewing the basics in order to better OiA ALZON assist those who do the field work. NEEDSH! Preserving evidence is the constant Peal Estate Broker theme. Especially that which decom- 915 Diablo Avenue Novato, California 94947 898-0484 ext. 138 poses. Page 4 Notebook August 1994 Catastrophic Illness Account Update Dispatchers' Anguish by Joe Weatherman Congratulations to all recipients The week long media coverage, of awards and commendations, for ongoing investigations, and lack of Officer Tom Kracke needs our help once more. We thank you for the 101 California incident. support were brutal. One manager donating many hours of sick time. Your efforts have raised a great deal The opposite was the case for the addressed our watch with the insen- of cash for Tom's medical bills beyond his insurance. Communications Division. Not only sitive remark, "forget about 101 Cali- Now we need your blood. Tom will be having two transplant operations was there no recognition, but in fact, fornia and get to work." You can beginning August 15, and he will need a great deal of blood and platelets. two separate investigations were ini- imagine what that did for morale. Inspector Tom Vigo, Robbery (553-1201) will handle all blood and tiated during scathing media cover- California Street was not the only platelet donations. It is critical that you schedule through Inspector Tom age. emergency happening that day. There Vigo to ensure that Tom has sufficient blood at all times. All during these investigations, were officer emergencies on other Tom could also use your cards and letters of support. He may receive some citizens would call to berate, channels, medical and fire emergen- mail from August 15 through October 15. Please write to: humiliate, and demean the dispatch- cies being transferred on the phones, Officer Tom Kracke ers while we took it all in stride and foot pursuits. We are still not Alta Bates Medical Center because it comes with the job. afforded the same consideration of Ward 4 Northeast The ultimate in breach of security being taken aside following a critical 2450 Ashby Ave. was reached when media not only Incident, or at least having a moment Berkeley, CA 94705 showed the front of the Hall of Jus- to breathe. God bless you all and thanks for everything. tice, but panned the room number Any officer involved injury or shoot- where we work, and displayed for six ing, we stay on that channel follow- o'clock, ten o'clock, eleven o'clock ing the incident and continue with news-an 'A" priority in the park for other emergencies and normal activ- all viewers to see the location and ity without a break. We do not get the 1994 Ride for Kids nature of complaint and full audio as closure that you can obtain to an the dispatcher broadcast the inci- incident. by Rene LaPrevotte dent. We are not told the outcome of an During this same time period, we incident, but we are there when that Sunday, October 23rd you are invited to join several hundred other had no secured entry system. In fact, first scream of pain comes into our motorcyclists for the second annual Ride For Kids. Sign-ups are at when people were waiting for their ear, or the child who just witnessed 07:30 at the Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, and we leave enmass turn in the Warrants Bureau line, his dad shoot himself with a shot- with a police escort at 09:00. Our tour winds through the scenic wine they would lean against our door and gun. The woman pleading for help country and about fifty SLOW miles later we fmd ourselves back at the very frequently the door swung open just as the man kicks in the door and fairgrounds for a bag lunch and some enlightening talks by celebrities, into the main dispatch area. There starts beating her on the open line, or doctors and poster kids. was no monitor, a coded entry com- the shots fired heard by us as the This entire event is sponsored by American Honda Inc., and all bination was viewed by all waiting for driveby begins. We are expected to donations that are collected by the riders are spent on pediatric brain their warrants, and the door some- plug into the next call with the 911 tumor research. Brain tumors are the single biggest killer of kids in times did not completely shut. This alarm blaring, non-stop, in the back- America, and last year the ride in Vallejo was the largest first-time event situation was not corrected for a full ground. in the ten year history of the Ride For Rids. Over one million dollars in month. I understand the personal impact donations have been collected by the riders, and every penny has gone We now have a security entrance of on-scene incidents, but we also to research to find a cure for this cruel childhood killer. but still do not have video tape capa- have the personal impact when that If you want to attend, you must have a minimum donation of $35.00 bility. When the person calls to re- shot is heard in our ear, or scream of to participate; so hit-up your friends and family for a few bucks each. If quest entry, they are blocked from pain shoots through us. you don't care to join the ride, but want to be part of the cure, send me view on our monitor by the door As horrendous and overwhelming a tax deductible check made payable to: Ride For Kids, in care of Rene frame. The monitor is so old, fifty 101 was for all involved at the scene, LaPrevotte at the Crime Prevention Company, 350 Amber Drive, San percent of the time, it malfunctions those dispatchers who took the phone Francisco, California 94131. I will then proudly present your donation without a backup system. calls, and worked the channels in- in the name of the San Francisco Police Department on October 23rd. As for morale, it has plummeted to volved, were not relieved and contin- a low never seen prior to 101. It took ued taking other calls of emergencies more than twenty-four hours before and normal channel activity right any thought to call in a debriefing through to the end of their shift. DON D. DANIELS team was considered for the affected Instead of concern for the dispatch- AL GRAF personnel. A citywide interagency ers, they received—two investiga- REALTY stress debriefing meeting was never tions, media acting like jackals, no Real Estate Broker BAIL BONDS made knowledge to the dispatchers. internal support, and harassment 'The Bondsman With A Heart' Only through insistence were the by the public. Johnetta Daniels Call Al Graf or dispatchers allowed to attend the The old adage of, "it runs down- police stress debriefing meeting, two hill," applies, and we are located in Sales Associate Bob or Geri Campana days after the incident. the trenches without protection.

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that good news while I am writing chemo, Crystin lost all of her hair, and that some virus attacked her this could be bad news by the time some eyesight and neurological skills. which she was unable to fend off. Life is Good!! it's printed. By last fall, Ciystin was well enough Oddly, the single largest source of for us to take her to Disneyland. anxiety has not been Crystin's day to by Sgt. Ric Schff, Mission Station Crystin did survive the chemo and radiation, although the damage will Then in November, she had a violent day health. We are fortunate that be life long. We are just beginning to seizure. It took three hours to control Paula is a Human Resources Man- appreciatejust how devastating both the seizure during which a blood ager and has some expertise in the can be to the human body. In vessel broke in her head. field, but even at that it is a constant Crystin's case, she got them simulta- The resulting swelling set Crystin battle. Even now, my wife spends 20 neously, compounding the potential back considerably, paralyzing her percent of her time fighting with the damage. After we had given Crystin and causing blindness. We had other insurance companies, nursing care the full extent of the conventional smaller set backs but generally and doctors. treatments for cancer, the doctors Crystin progressed. One day about a The insurance company won't bat told us that even as well as Crystin month ago, Crystin began to get sick. an eye at $2000.00 a day for the had done, the tumor would grow Her temperature went up, and she hospital, but can't understand why again soon with no way to stop it. began to become paralyzed again. By they should pay $100.00 a day so We began to check alternative evening she was blind and did not that Crystin can be with her family, methods of treatment. Truthfully, have the control over her throat where she is happier. Frequently the there are probably a hundred viable muscles to even swallow. It seemed home care nurses don't show up, For those of you who may not alternatives to conventional "cures" as if her body functions were system- making my wife or me leave work to know, a year and a half ago our then for cancer. We chose a promising atically failing, and we could do noth- come home and run the medicine. four-year-old daughter Crystin was (and nontoxic) experimental drug ing to stop it. We run the I.V. pumps, mix the diagnosed with a terminal brain tu- from Texas which we began to give Immediately, the doctors blamed medicine and check the dosages our- mor. The tumor had entirely covered her. Since insurance wouldn't cover the experimental drug. When we dis- selves anyway, but it takes about an her brain and spine. A nodule had the $3000.00 a month cost, we had proved that theory, they assumed hour every night. grown out in her brain the size of a to come up with It. As our resources that the tumorwas back. ACATSCAN The question most often asked of tangerine, which needed to be re- dwindled, we learned that we could showed that there was no tumor, so us is "how do you do it?" The answer moved immediately. get the medicine free if we got an FDA they did a spinal tap but found noth- is that if we had been left to do this by The Initial surgery went well, and use permit. It turned out that the ing. ourselves.. . who knows. No ques- the nodule was removed. We were FDA didn't like the doctor whose We were approached by the staff tion that Crystin is a very special, told by the doctors that Crystin's medicine we were using. Not that the doctor who asked us if we wanted to courageous and determined child. tumor was extremely rare, and, re- medicine wouldn't work, they just try and resuscitate Crystin (when With the exception of the drugs mak- gardless of what we did, she would didn't like him. In fact, all our doc- inevitably) her heart stopped. This is ing her irritable, Crystin seems oblivi- die within six months. Their best tors were insistent that we shouldn't procedure with terminally patients ous to her condition. She smiles eas- advise to us was to take her home use the drug. In questioning the doc- and I understood that, so I didn't kill ily and loves to dance. and wait for the end. The other op- tors, it became apparent that none of him. I did explain to him that you are I believe that one of the major tion would be to pursue an aggres- them knew anything about the drug. only terminal if you have the disease, factors to Crystin's surviving her ini- sive combination of chemotherapy They were simply afraid of medicine and to please go back and look at the tial six months in the hospital came and radiation, which would likely kill (in this case proven non-harmful) CATSCAN (no tumor, idiot). from the fact that either my wife or I her before the tumor did. that they were unfamiliar with. After two days, Crystin began to were always with her, day and night. It has now been over 18 months With the help of Ray Benson, (Co. stabilize. In a week she could leave The power of love goes a long way, and Crystin has no sign of tumor D), we were able to get Dianne the hospital, and we now have full but it goes a lot further with a little anywhere in her body. That doesn't Feinstein, Barbara Boxer and Nancy time nursing care at home, until the help from some wonderful people. mean that she is out of danger. In Pelosi to help us with the FDA. With insurance company stresses again. Without the help of my Captain(s), fact, she nearly died last month. a lot of work on all our parts, we Crystin is progressing slowly, but Lieutenant(s), fellow Sergeants and I should have written an update to finally got the use permit just as we there is no verifiable cause for the Officers, I doubt that I would have Crystin's condition last year. The used up the last of our credit (cards) incident. Our best guess is that made it. Every one of them made on medicine. Crystin is still suffering from the Crystin's welfare their priority. They major reason I didn't is because (See UFE, Page 13) Crystin's condition changes so fast As a result of the radiation and affects of the chemo and radiation, Page 6 Notebook August 1994 Bill had a sister in San Francisco. and Country Club in Fairfax. She kept saying what a great city it The world was theirs to enjoy. was and that they should move out Suddenly it was like his world had RETIRED here. They took her up on it and come to an end. Bill thought that he arrived in the city in the early part of had been struck by a sheet of thun- MEMBERS 1943. At 16, he went to work at the der when Marvelle reluctantly told Hunters Point Shipyards. Twelve him that her family was returning to COLUMN hours a day, six days a week and Vermillion, South Dakota in Febru- earning $700.00 a week. If it was a ary 1949. She would be majoring in dream he didn't want to wake up. chemistry and psychology at the • . . 1 by Gino Manonetti & Mike Sugrue : Summer was over and it was now University of South Dakota. Bill was time to go back to school. He had two heart broken. prior years of high school in Sterling. He was now attending San Fran- He would enroll at Commerce High cisco State. He kept busy with his School as ajunior. Whatever Bill was duties and spending time at his doing he always made time to play friends cabin in Boulder Creek. They either football or basketball. continued their long range romance Bill Fisher was the football coach through letters and phone calls. at Commerce High School. Bill only Bill was looking forward to his weighed a hundred and fifty pounds. summer vacation. He spent it as a He would have to be satisfied playing counselor for a boys summer camp tackle on thejunior varsity team. His in Mendocino County. Afrantic phone senior year things would be differ- call from a nervous mother! The po- ent. First thing he did was to put on lice had contacted her regarding her five pounds and not only did he make son and inquiring about his present the first team but was selected to the whereabouts. second team All City Football by the The call was from Sergeant Ed- various sports writers. ward Hahn of the police academy. Upon graduating in 1945, hejoined Bill had passed the entry test and a the Marine Corps in San Diego. While police academy class was starting in in boot camp on the next to the last August 1949. He wasn't interested day of training, Japan uncondition- as he wanted to continue going to Bill & Marvelle Koenig ally surrendered. He served a year college. He would be working nights with the signal corps at Treasure and could still go to college during ILLIAM KOENIG up smoking ten cigars and two packs Island and was discharged in August the day time. Bill was born in Sterling, of cigarettes a day. He ignored the 1946. Bill was at the Police Academy on WColorado, in February 1927. doctor's advice and died at the age of His first Sunday at home, Bill at- 37th and Fulton on the commence- The family lived on a farm growing ninety-three. tended a 49er game at Kezar and ment of his training. Things were a corn, wheat and alfalfa that was However, his illness along with the noted that his former high school little different than they are today. needed to feed the horses, cows and depression years caused his busi- coach, Bill Fisher was refereeing the The police recruit had to pay for all of pigs. It didn't take long for him to ness to go down under. The economy game. They chatted after the game. his clothing, weapon, handcuffs and learn the art of milking the cows, in Sterling had hit rock bottom. The Bill had no immediate plans. Why even put down a deposit on his badge. feeding the horses and doing other family looked for greener pastures not attend City College and play foot- You wouldn't even start thinking farm chores. These tasks were ac- and moved to Yakima, Washington. ball for him. He was now the line about working days unless you had complished before and after school. Bill went to work in the fruit or- coach there. He accepted the coach's at least fourteen years service. Sun- In winter, the temperature would fall chards picking apples and for every invitation. Two weeks into practice, day was the double back day. An to 30 degrees below zero. During the box of apples he picked he was paid Bill is called into Coach Fisher's of- officer would work the midnight to summer it would rise to 100 degrees five cents. In the winter he cut timber fice. Substance of that conversation 8:00 am watch and return at 4:00 or more. Their nearest neighbor lived and sold the wood by the cord. He was that older, bigger and stronger pm and work till midnight. Six days approximately a mile away. The town worked long hours and the results men were returning from the war. a week with the starting pay at of Sterling was eighteen miles from weren't very rewarding. They barely The best he could expect was to be on $285.00 the first year, the second the farm. Bill was the youngest in the made a living. They heard that the the third team. He decided to play on went to $315.00 and on your third family. He had two brothers and two economy in Sterling had improved. the junior varsity team. The follow- year you received full pay that sisters. In 1935, they sold the farm They returned home. ing year, Bill made the team but the amounted to $340.00 a month. Two and moved into town. His dad went Bill is thirteen and went to work team as a whole went into a tailspin. weeks training and they turned you into the restaurant-bar business. It in a barber shop. He kept the shop 1948 was the year that the team loose. was a thriving success from the very clean and on Sundays he would wipe came into its own. They went unde- Bill is assigned to the Potrero Sta- beginning. At age eleven, Bill's par- the dust off the bottles. For his effort feated due to the stellar play of 011ie tion. There were two lieutenants on ents were divorced. Neither one ever he is paid one dollar a week, plus one Matson and Burl Toler. They would the 4-12 and 12-8 watches who set remarried. Ayear later his dad had a thirty-five cent haircut a month. The continue their brilliant All American certain standards that would serve severe heart attack. His doctor gave time had come for Bill to go into play at the University of San Fran- Bill well throughout his entire police him notice. If you want to continue business for himself. He talked the cisco from 1949-51. Bill was a mem- career. breathing your going to have to give owner into letting him set up a ber of that undefeated season. If they Mike Sullivan and Dennis Lordan, shoeshine stand. Shines went for ten paid off on heart, spirit and guts, Bill father of the popular and respected cents that was accompanied by a five would of been a unanimous choice Joseph Lordan. They had the pa- cent tip. He became self supporting, on everyone's All American Team. tience and took the time to assist and bought his own clothes, had spend- There were other outstanding foot- advise young patrolmen. Anyone who Boots ing money and contributed to his ball players on that undefeated team was assigned to Potrero Station re- ri: mom's finances. who later became members of our ceived a bonus in those days. At last, police department. Men such as Roy Bill is looking forward to his first 299 Giorgi, Rotea Gilford and the late Roy vacation in the department. Marvelle th Poznekoff. appeared to have become disen- Gãiiges Off the football field, many hours chanted with the University and Indian Vegetarian Cuisine were spent at the bookstore playing South Dakota. Bill with some friendly Pioneer Army Navy 775 Frederick St I1133 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94117 cards and just shooting the breeze. persuasion convinced her to return L ------(415) 661-7290 Frank Steil, one of Bill's best friends, to San Francisco. Even though she j was a police officer by night and a had taken chemistry and psychology student by day. He would pass on to in college she agreed to marry him. ------— — — — — — POLITICAL CORRECTNESS - will eventually blow up - i Bill his previous night's experiences It occurred at the Trinity Presbyte- which made it sound like an exciting rian Church at 23rd and Mission in and interestingjob. There was an up August 1950. They lived in an apart- coming entry test into the depart- ment at Filbert and Van Ness Avenue I SILVER BADGE ment in January 1949. Bill took it with the rent being $55.00 a month. 075 BONE but had no intentions of ever becom- Marvelle went to work in a supply ing a policeman. His main ambition linen shop in the city. Bill was work- in life was to become a football coach. ing the two late watches. They sel- He graduated from City College dom saw one another. He decided to I • T-SHIRTS - $13.00 ea. includes tax & shipping with an Associated Arts degree. While resign from the department. Send check or money order to: Steve Mauser, 3323 Watt Ave #133, Sacramento, CA 95821 (Officer with Sacramento P.D.) at City College romance came walk- Fergus O'Mahoney was in charge ; Name ing by in the person of Marvelle of the personnel bureau led to an Address Sneider. They exchanged fraternity alternative. There was an opening in and sororiety pins which was a dec- the personnel bureau which meant City, State & Zip laration of serious intent. In love, I working days. Would he change his Phone # No. of Shirts ______Total $ Enclosed dancing under the stars at the Rose mind if he was transferred into the I T-Shirt Colors: Black, Red, White, Gray, Lt. Blue, Navy Blue • Sizes: 5, M, L, XL, XXL (add $2.00), XXXL (add $3.00) I Please state clearly size & color of each shirt ordered. Bowl Pavilion in Larkspur, and sun L — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — bathing and swimming at the Town (See KOENIG, Page 12)

August 1994 Notebook Page 7 Lest We Forget IN MEMORIAM Officer Alexander Grant, We Remember and Honor Our Fallen Officers Who Died in the September 11, 1891 Line of Duty by Kevin J. Mullen traffic at that time of the morning and those few who were up and about Detective Sergeant TIMOTHY BAILEY As rich and celebrated murder had an unimpeded view of what tran- • . . died on August 3, 1922 suspects dance their way through spired. Horace P. Badgley was walk- Officer MICHAEL McDONALD the justice system today, we might ing down 5th street to Folsom, he • . . died on August 26, 1933 be inclined to look back nostalgically said, and had just turned the corner to a time when justice was swifter on to Folsom from where he wit- Inspector VINCENT LYNCH and more certain. Criminal cases a nessed two men struggling. Then he • died on August 30, 1941 century ago may have moved through heard a gunshot followed by a pause Officer ROBERT MOREY the system more swiftly, but the re- and then two more shots. One of the • . . died on August 3, 1958 sults were not necessarily any more men fell to the ground; the other ran Officer BARRY ROSEKIND certain, particularly if defendants had away. the means to muddy up the legal James Creighton, a former patrol • . . died on August 14, 1958 waters. Even cop killers. wagon driver who was closing his Officer WILLIAM LONG Shortly after midnight on Friday, father's saloon at the southwest cor- • . . died on August 31, 1958 September 11, 1891, the neighbor- ner of 5th and Folsom at the time, Sergeant JOHN YOUNG hood around Southern Police Sta- heard the shots and said he saw a • died on August 29, 1971 tion, then located at 829 Folsom man running to 5th and down to- Street between 4th and 5th, was ward Shipley where he was arrested. Officer JAMES BLOESCH startled awake by the sound of gun- Thomas Mullens and E.Toomey, resi- • . . died on August 2, 1988 shots a few doors from the station. dents of the neighborhood, were walk- The station crew, Sergeant Thomas ing on Folsom street toward 5th on Barnstead and Officer John Allen, the opposite side of the street from immediately rushed outside to see a the shootingwhen theywere attracted powered attorneys in town was en- Market after he left the Tivoli - in the man running south on Folsom to the by the voice of officer Grant saying gaged and Curtis wasn't talking any- opposite direction from where he corner of 5th where he turned east. "Come along, now." At almost at the more. As the story unfolded in the claimed to have been mugged. The Officer Allen gave chase while Sgt. same moment they heard shots and press, however, it was revealed that point of original arrest was estab- Barnstead went to the aid of the saw the shooter run toward 5th street. Curtis wasrt such a "good natured lished to have been at 6th and shooting victim who he quickly iden- They followed him and when Mullens fellow" as reported earlier, but as a Howard, and a tamale vendor lo- tified as Officer Alexander Grant as- passed the building under construc- philandering braggart who boasted cated at 6th and Folsom observed signed to the 6th Street beat. tion at 5th and Folsom he saw some- of his sexual conquests and fighting the officer and his arrestee walking The gravely wounded officer, shot thing glistening in the darkened site. prowess, and who tyrannized those peacefully along Folsom from 6th through the forehead, was bundled He recovered a hammerless Smith & who came under his control toward Southern Station and into the patrol wagon standing in Wesson revolver with three expended By the 14th the police had firmed watched as they crossed the street front of the station and rushed to the rounds which he turned over to offic- up their case. Mrs. Anna Johnston diagonally at the corner to the south Receiving Hospital but it was too ers at the scene. who was sitting up with a sick grand- side of the Folsom 160 feet short of late. He had died almost instantly. A Most telling, from an evidentiary child at the front window of her home murder spot. forty year old native of Novia Scotia, point of view, was the fact that Curtis at 816 Folsom street came forward to The defense team tried to "paper" Grant had come to California in 1874 was found to have a pair of police relate that she had observed two the prosecution with a number of and went to Bodie where he worked "nippers" or "comealong," later iden- men, one tall, one short, angling motions to delay the case, but the for seven years as a carpenter. He tified as belonging to Officer Grant, across Folsom street from the north court brushed them aside and the had joined the department in 1886 firmly affixed to his right wrist when to the south side opposite her house trial, characterized by one of Curtis' and at the time of his death was he was placed under arrest. At the when she saw the brief struggle and attorneys "as an unholy persecution about to be married. point of his arrest, said Officer Allen, heard one of the men say "come of an innocent man by the police," Officer Allen caught up with the Curtis spontaneously exclaimed "My along now" several times, followed by began on January 25, 1892. running man at Shipley Street and God. I'd give the world to get back the three gunshots. Her two daughters At trial, Curtis had to change his placed him under arrest with the last four hours." According to wit- confirmed her account. Mrs. John story. Given testimony placing him help of Officer Ernest Bode. The man, ness Horace Badgley, Curtis said Holden who lived at 858 Folsom, several blocks in the opposite direc- who had apparently been drinking, something to the effect of "Yes, yes, I directly across from shooting, didn't tion from where he said he had been was taken to the station where he did it," as officers brought him back see the struggle but did hear the first mugged, his statement that he had was recognized as a most unlikely past the scene of the shooting. Oth- shot, and was drawn to the front been attacked at 3rd and Mission candidate to be involved in a police ers reported that when brought to window where she witnessed the sec- was no longer operative. He now tes- killing. The arrestee was Maurice B. the station, Curtis said "I haven't ond and third shots and saw the man tified that he had noticed a strange Strelinger, better known as M.B. done anything. 0, my poor wife." By run away with the officer in pursuit. man following him on Mission street Curtis, a well known theatrical per- general agreement he appeared to be When these accounts were put so he continued to Howard street sonality about town who also went intoxicated. together with those of other witnesses when he was struck on the back of by the name of "Samuel of Posen" In initial interviews with the po- who viewed the incident from vari- the head an fell to the ground. An after a character he had popularized lice, Curtis said that he had been at ous vantage points along the route officer then appeared, he said and on the New York and San Francisco the Grand Opera house (on Mission from the point of the shooting to the placed both him and his assailant stages, making a fortune in the pro- between 3rd and 4th streets) with his place of arrest, it was established to under arrest. The nippers were placed cess. Curtis had retired to private life wife, and that he had left her there at a certainty that the man seized was on his wrist and the party had gone in 1886 to Berkeley where he had about 10 p.m. to go have a drink with the man who had done the shooting a short'distance when he heard three substantial real estate interests and a friend at the Tivoli Opera House (on and that there was no one else nearby shots and ran for his life. where he served as a director of a Eddy Street just off Market). As he who could have been involved. In his 1910 account of the case, leading bank. "He was generally was returning to the Grand some Other witnesses placed Curtis at looked upon as a talkative, rather time later, he said, he was tumbled the Manhattan Saloon at 6th and (See GRANT, Page 18) good natured fellow," commented one into the gutter at Third and Mission contemporary news account, "and and the next thing he remembered about the last person in the world to was being handcuffed and placed in Daytona Motors commit an act of viciousness." the wagon. He never carried a re- Nonetheless, as the evidence piled volver, he claimed, and did not have Ristorante Ecco Foreign, Domestic 101 South Park 1310-17th Street up against Curtis it appeared that one Thursday night. San Francisco, CA 993107 San Francisco, CA 94107 the police had an open and shut By the next day, a defense team 415.495.3291 (415) 431-5300 Fax (415) 431-5254 case. There had been little street consisting of three of the most high-

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By January, 1996, every person regarding his or her date and strict reading of the initiative would In River City child enrolled in school must be veri- place of birth, and entry into the require law enforcement agencies to fied to be a citizen, an alien lawfully United States, and demanding docu- give up arrest records, investigative admitted, or authorized under fed- mentation to indicate his or her legal reports, intelligence documents, and by Bill Hemby, eral law to be in the U.S. Also by status. any other reports or documents any COPS Legislative 1996, each school district must verify Notify the person that apart from other public agency may want. That Advocate the legal status of each parent or any criminal justice proceedings, he public agency doesn't have to be guardian of each child enrolled in or she must either obtain legal status another law enforcement public school. For 90 days thereafter, the or leave the United states. agency. Cops Should Oppose SOS child will continue to receive educa- NotilrtheAttomey General ofCali- Apart from the time consuming tional services, however, during that fomia and the United States Immi- aspects of SOS, the role of the law time, the child will be "transferred" to gration and Naturalization Service of enforcement officer is difficult enough he so-called Save Our State a school in his or her country of the apparent illegal status and pro- without being cast into this 'Big Initiative will appear on the origin. The measure doesn't say vide any additional information that Brother" role. It is obvious SOS is TNovember Ballot. At first whether the child will be deported may be requested by any other pub- designed to stop illegal aliens from glance, the anti-illegal alien initiative without his or her parents. Deport- lie entity. coming into California from Mexico. makes sense. SOS denies welfare to ing children without their parents SOS goes on to prohibit any law But what about those who enter from illegal aliens, requires social services may prove to be somewhat draconian. enforcement agency from limiting the Canada, Europe, Asia, or Africa? agencies, schools, and health care If you have time visit the Moscone cooperation required under the mea- Where do you draw the line? groups to verify legal status before Middle School on Folsom Street and sure in regards to the U.S. INS. Another interesting aspect of SOS services maybe offered, and requires tell me how many of those kinder- Looking at SOS from the stand- is that, nowhere in the initiative, law enforcement to verify legal status gartners you will deport? point of a street cop, can you imagine does it prohibit an employer from of suspected illegal immigrants upon In all of the situations mentioned, the time it will take each and every hiring an illegal alien. Nowhere does an arrest. the public agency must notify the time you arrest someone you may it offer sanctions to employers who Public Social Services agencies Attorney General and the Immigra- suspect of being in this country ille- set up sweatshops, or squalid condi- must verify the person is a citizen of tion and Naturalization Service of gally? First of all, how do you estab- tions for illegal immigrants to work- the United States; or an alien law- the apparent illegal status. lish legal status. Will everyone be ing knowing full well, they dare not fully admitted as a temporary of per- SOS includes law enforcement required to carry their birth certifi- complain. It is interesting, because manent resident, before they may be services. SOS makes it a felony to sell cate? If your name happens to be one of the main reasons illegal aliens eligible for any services. or distribute false documents to con- Juan Valdez, or Norman Schwartz- come to our country is to find work. In addition to welfare, healthcare ceal the true citizenship or resident kopff, or Suzie Wong, will we be re- If you penalize employers —you can- other than emergency first aid will be alien status of another person. It is quired to validated their legal sta- cel the jobs and the reasons they denied to illegals. While on the sur- no secret there is a brisk business in tus? Will anyone answer at INS at come here in the first place. face, denying healthcare may seem selling false IDs. 3:00 in the morning? If they do, will On its face SOS will appeal to all of logical, one wonders what would In addition to making, selling, or anyone respond? us. Why should we pay out our hard happen in a case where an illegal possessing an illegal immigration The measure says law enforce- earned tax dollars for illegals to go to alien is stricken with a communi- document a felony, the measure says: ment agencies must provide any our schools, our hospitals and be cable disease, such as tuberculosis. "With respect to any person who is additional information that may granted welfare? The answer is we How many others would be stricken arrested, and suspected of being be requested by any other public shouldn't! But this measure is flawed. before that person was deported? present in the United States in viola- entity, and prohibits any law en- SOS is mean spirited and will be a In the area of education, SOS re- tion of federal immigration laws. The forcement agency from limiting nightmare for law enforcement offic- quires each school district to verify verification process may include, but its cooperation. SOS doesn't limit ers. SFPOA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 12, 1994

Call to Order proposed charter amendment will vote. M/Dito, 2nd/Delagnes to com- ments to the Board of Supervisors for Pledge of Allegiance not affect us. We will, however, ini- mend Al Trigueiro, Chris Cunnie and the November 1994 election and full Roll Call: Present - Deignan, Co. tiate immediate negotiations for a POA attorney Vince Courtney for their membership approval for such will A; Castel, Co. B; Sorgie, Co. C; future contract that will commence tireless negotiations with the city to be sought in August or September Benson, Co. D; Gardner, M. Co. F; as of July 1995. retain Binding Arbitration for this 1994. Dempsey, Co. G; Rosko, Co. H; association. Unanimous voice vote. Limbert, Co. I; Sylvester/Torres, Labor/Neighbor Program Financial Requests Hdqtrs; Faingold, Narcotics; It is extremely important for our Performance Improvement The POA took the opportunity to Castagnola, TAC; Lemos/Gardner, association to maintain the good liai- Program purchase a banner offered by the D., Invest.; Java, Muni; Shawyer, son we have with the many neighbor- All POA representatives have been sponsors of the Mission Renaissance. YFF; Wright, Retired; Trigueiro, Presi- hood associations so that we can given a copy of the Department's The banner will be one of hundreds dent; Delagnes, Vice-President; Dito, prevent misinformation from being proposed Performance Improvement to adorn Mission Street and will bear Treasurer; Johnson, Secretary. spread (as was recently done by Mayor Program format and the Department the insignia of the sponsor for the Excused —Machi, Co. A; Ellis, Co. Jordan's administration) and, as intends to implement this program entire year. Cost $210.00. M/Dito, D; Canedo, Co. E; Herman, Co. E; such, it is to our benefit to pursue the commencingAugust 1994 (with regu- 2nd/Lemos. Motion passed unani- Shine, Co. K. Labor/Neighbor Program. lar 6 mos. evaluations). Please check mously by voice vote. This program will expand our con- with your respective representative(s) Supervisor Tom Hsieh is sponsor- President's Report tracts with the many community or- for more information. ing "Taxpayers for Common Sense", President Trigueiro distributed a ganizations but, for the program to a committee to assist Supervisor copy of the proposed charter amend- be successful, we need to establish a Secretary's Report Hsieh helping him to retire the debt ment that was drafted by a coalition proper budget. The minutes for May 1994 and incurred from a ballot proposition he of labor and representatives of city There was a motion/Deignan, June 1994 were distributed but not sponsored (i.e. proposition thatwould government that will, if ratified, 2nd/Benson to authorize an expen- yet published (due to the fact that have provided an alternative BART modify the wage formula of city work- diture of $20.00 per member to fund printing of July "Notebook" was held Airport site). M/Dito, 2nd/Delagnes ers and convert the formula to a the Labor/Neighbor Program. The up because of labor negotiations tak- to provide Supervisor Hsieh with collective bargaining process. This motion passed unanimously by voice ing place). $500.00 for his committee. A roll call — — — — — — — — — — — — vote was taken: ...... Treasurer's Report Yes Votes: Castel, Co. B; Sorgie, The monthly financial report for Co. C; Benson, Co. D; Gardner, M. GOLD C MORE YE ) May 1994 was submitted and a MI Co. F; Rosko, Co. H; Limbert, Co. I; Lemos, 2nd/Deignan was made to Sylvester, Hdqtrs; Faingold, Narcot- Specializing in all jewelry & watch repair accept the report as submitted. Mo- ics; Castagnola, TAC; Java, Muni; + Piercing, infants through adults + In-house appraiser once a month 4 Custom jewelry design tion passed unanimously by voice Shawyer, YFF; Wright, Retired; Dito, Let's recycle your broken and outdated Jewelry into a new and exciting piece of jewelry vote. Treasurer; Johnson, Secretary; 4 Full line of religious medals 4 Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, etc. Delagnes, Vice-President, and Tri- I 4 Special School and Senior Discount I Legislative Report gueiro, President. Ray Benson reported that the POA No Votes: Lemos/Gardner, D., In- I f:. Jewelry always 25% to 500/6 off retail will be considering further endorse- vest. I "S With this ad we'll take an additional 25% off ' I Motion passed: 16 yes —2 no. I ,, for any S .F. police officer and their family members. i. I There being no further business I I before the Board, President Triguei- Hours: M-F 9-6; Sat 11 . COURTESY ro adjourned the meeting at 1800 I 6; Closed Sunday + All major credit cards accepted I 1569 Sloat Blvd., Lucky Lakeshore Plaza + Upper Level, Right as you exit the elevator Hrs. 753-0112 OF LIA&FRIEND Steve Johnson Secretary

August 1994 Notebook Page 9 LABOR/NEIGHBOR Retail Clerks UFCW, Local 101 United Public Employees, Announcing Our 12th (Continued From Page 1) Local 790 United Transportation Union, Retirement Seminar Carpenters, Local 22 Local 1741 Communication Workers, Although union leadership is so!- by Gino Marionetti and Michael Sugrue Local 9410 idly behind this program, it is really Elevator Construction, Local 8 - a rank and file operation requiring Dear Member: Health Care Workers, the involvement of thousands of As we begin to think about winding down our careers in law enforcement, SEIU Local 250 union members if it is to work. The most of us are aware of the pleasure but few are aware of the perils of Hotel Employees & Restaurant Labor/Neighbor campaign will form retirement. One should look at retirement as the end of a particular life and Employees, Bartenders, Local 2 numerous clubs throughout the city. the beginning of a new life. Int. Brotherhood of Electrical These clubs will be made up of union One can view it as the dessert that follows the full course of our earlier life. Workers, Local 1245 members, their families and friends Retirement will not always run smooth; it will consist of ups and downs and Inland Boatmen's Union of the and will deal with common issues psychological detours. Pacific such as crime and transportation, as That is why we feel it is so important for anyone contemplating retirement LAM, Local 565 well as issues of particular concern to attend our Retirement Planning Seminars. Int. Brotherhood of Electricians, to individual neighborhoods. By attending, we feel that you will be better prepared. All aspects of Local 6 The Labor Council's organizing retirement will be discussed; also what one must do in order to be able to Int. Fed. Prof. Tech. Engineers, staff has been hard at work for sev- enjoy their retirement years to their fullest. Local 21 eral months. They have identified, Our panel of speakers are chosen for their expertise on their respective Int. Longshoremen! through the AFL-CIO, 64,000 union topics. Warehousemen, Local 6 members living in San Francisco. Our 12th Retirement Planning Seminar will be held on Saturday, October Int. Longshoremen! Their first task will be to notify these 1, 1994 in the Superior Court Assembly Room #307, Hall of Justice, 850 Warehousemen, Local 10 members of the Labor/Neighbor op- Bryant St., from 0900 hours to 1530 hours. Int. Longshoremen! eration and give them an opportu- TIME Warehousemen, Local 34 nity to participate in their neighbor- SPEAKERS SUBJECT Musician's Local 6 hood clubs. Each neighborhood club Michael Sugrue Introduction 0900-0915 NALC (National Assn. of Letter will have one or more coordinators Carriers) from one of the over 50 local unions Capt. Michael Hebel Retirement Benefits 0915-1230 OPE (Office & Professional who are committed to the program. (Retired) Employees), Local 3 The neighborhoods will ultimately be Lunch & Breakfast 1230-1300 Operating Engineers, Local 3 organized on a precinct-basis for will be catered. Piledrivers, Local 34 campaign work. Already over 85 co- Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 38 ordinators have been identified and Officer Duane Collins State & Federal Taxes 1300-1330 S.F. Fire Fighters, Local 798 350 union members havejoined their S.F. POA, Local 911 neighborhood Labor/'Neighbor clubs. Officer Mickey Shea Psychological & Emotional Sanitary Truck Drivers, Teamsters A check of our own records shows Firefighter Tim Hefferman Impact on Retirement and Local 350 that the notion all police officers live other problems in retirement. 1330-1430 Seafarer's Intl. in Novato is false. Forty-five percent SEIU, Local 14 of the POA membership now resides Ret. Deputy Chief Wills and Living Trusts 1430-1530 SEIU, Local 535 in San Francisco and it is expected George Eimil SEIU, Local 1000 that percentage will increase as more CFA, SEIU, Local 1983 officers are hired. The cost is $20.00 per person. Reserve now by sending your check payable SEIU, Local 8000 Members who wish to participate to the Sign & Display, Local 510 directly in this campaign will have an S.F.P.O.A. Retirement Seminar, 510-7th St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Stationery Engineers, Local 39 opportunity to do so. Further infor- This could be one of the best investments you ever made. Please call (415) Teamsters, Local 665 mation regarding the Labor/Neigh- 861-5060 for further information. Teamsters, Local 856 bor clubs will be distributed to the Teamsters Local 921 general membership via POA bulle- Theatrical, Stage Employees, Local tins. In addition, information can be Home of the 16 (IATSE) obtained from Al Trigueiro, Ray Transport Workers Union, Benson or myself. 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Page 10 Notebook August 1994 Newspaper Unions It's Not Too Late To Refinance One-Third of Homeowners May save a bundle. Again, monthly pay- Be Missing Out on Savings ments on a 30-year loan of $75,000 Resume Bargaining at 9.5% run about $630.75. With a The 2,600 workers at the San Fran- support, the Conference of newspa- While record numbers of rate of 7.25% on a 15-year loan, your cisco Chronicle, SF Examiner and per Unions (CNU) has been actively homeowners have taken advantage payments would be $684.85. At this the SF Newspaper Agency have been engaged in speaking to other unions of low mortgage rates by refinancing, rate, you would own your home in without a contract since November and community groups. We are seek- experts say there are still a lot of half the time and save $103,833 1, 1993. Talks broke off inAprilwhen ing their support in signing PLEDGE people who could benefit from today's (that's no misprint!) in interest the employers refused to negotiate CARDS, which will authorize sub- lower rates. Although rates aren't at charges to boot. economic issuesjointly with the Con- scription cancellations, if necessary, the record lows set this past summer ference of Newspaper Unions, a coa- ADVERTISERS PHONE BANKS, in- and fall, it's a good time to consider A New Loan lition of all 8 unions involved at the forming advertisers of our struggle refinancing - betore it's too late. Bear in mind, however, that refi- newspapers. and soliciting their responses to the In fact, a study by financial-ser- nancing creates a new loan; you will Unfair labor practice charges were employers and the YOUTH CARRIER vice giant Fannie Mae found that incur all the additional costs that go filed, and in a decisionmade in Wash- COMMITI'EE. about one-third of all mortgage-hold- along with one. These can include ington, D.C. last month, the National Newspaper boys' and girls' jobs ers were paying rates of 9% or more, points (up front fees charged by the Labor Relations Board ordered the have been targeted for elimination, making them prime candidates to lender for writing the loan), appraisal employers to resume joint bargain- in an effort to increase profits. Their consider refinancing now. and credit check, tile search, legal ing with the Conference. routes would be given to adults in It's important to remember that services, recording fees and, in some This decision represents a signifi- cars, who are independent contrac- refinancing means putting together states, a tax on the amount of the cant defeat for the employers' hired tors, paid on a per/paper rate. Only a completely new mortgage. You'll new mortgage. guns, the law firm of King and Ballow, a Federal Court injunction prevents have to qualify tor the loan all over Obviously, if you don't plan to of Nashville, Tennessee. These noto- the employers from eliminating these again, just like when you first bought remain in your home long enough to rious union-busters have been taken positions, subject to an arbitration of your home. recoup those transaction costs, it on as consultants by the new man- the Newspaper Drivers job cuts. Any number of things may have makes no sense to refinance. agement team at the newspapers. If you wish to learn more about changed since then. Some that could Closing costs can add up to 2% to They were the "masterminds" behind this fight, or what you and your affect your eligibility for a new mort- 6% of the loan and are generally the strikes at the New York Daily family can do to keep these newspa- gage are a change in your or your rolled into the total amount being News and the Pittsburgh Press. pers union shops, call the CNU at spouse's income, a change in your borrowed. In an effort to build community 415-421-6833 or 415-882-9173. employment prospects or a drop in To figure out how long it will take the value ofyour home that may have to recover the costs on a refinanced reduced your equity in it. mortgage, divide the total costs by One thing that definitely has the difference between the new changed duling the past few years is monthly mortgage payment and the CoP%SERWQ' COCKTAIL LOUNGE SPORT BAR the attitude of many lenders toward old one. 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That's why goes something like this: "All of our sources for organizing and making "organizers" is blurring at Local 6 in member-organizing committees such staff are out in the field organizing plans to achieve new organizing goals. Washington state. Once a month, all as the one at Oregon Local 503 is a right now and cannot take your call. Here arejust a few examples of the staff participate in a day-long retreat growing part of SEIU local organizing If you have a problem, please contact new programs and changes in SEIU where they focus on how to do their programs. Local 503 has negotiated your union steward." locals: jobs from an organizing perspective. lost-time provisions for member-or- That's because for years the union Empowering worksite leaders. This process—combined with orga- ganizers in agreements with the state has been building strong worksite Many locals are stepping up their nizing training for members and ex- and many local governments, allow- leadership at the University ofWash- steward and leadership training pro- ecutive board retreats—has produced ing workers to take leave for three to ington and training stewards to grams, where they emphasize the clear goals and plans for building the six months or longer. In the last few handle grievances up to the arbitra- need for new organizing as well as union in each division. years, 16 Local 503 members have tion stage. Now, union staffers spend equip stewards with grievance-han- Input at all levels of the union has served as lost-time organizers. more time recruiting new members dling and problem-solving skills. been key to developing the plans, Freeing up resources for orga- and less time providing services. Among them is Bay area Local says Local 6 organizer Diana Rain- nizing. Many SEIU locals are experi- "Some people thought that the 790/790A, which recently designed water. "Staff, leaders, and activists menting with streamlined and cen- only reason we did this was because new steward training modules for are all on board the organizing model. tralized grievance-handling systems. we were an open shop union," says use in its nearly 50 chapters. In July, We need more members to have Often the result is not only more Kim Cook, 925 staff director. "But the union will hold a week-long train- power, and every minute spent ser- efficient use of union resources, but now that we're not an open shop ing for worksite leaders in what will vicing takes away from building the more effective representation as well. anymore, we're even more commit- become "model" chapters, where they union." A year ago, Local 99 changed its ted to being an organizing local." will concentrate on developing lead- • Linking bargaining and orga- staff structure so that grievances are In February, 925 members rati- ers and encouraging members to nizing. In recent years, SEIU locals handled by a few specialists, freeing fied a new union contract that in- make their own decisions. have discovered that one of the best up other staff for worksite organiz- eludes agency shop for 3,000 classi- The union hopes that such train- ways to build power in an industry is ing. In addition, the union instituted fied staff employees. By all accounts, ing programs will help free up re- to integrate organizing goals in con- a computerized tracking system to the victory would never have been sources for external organizing pro- tract campaigns. A current example monitor grievances and disciplinary possible without the leadership of grams. 'The budget crisis has caused is the California nursing home cam- actions among 27,000 Los Angeles the union's stewards and activists. erosion in our public employee units," paign launched by Locals 22, 250 school employees—allowing the lo- The connection between strong says Margaret Shelleda, Local 790/ and 399. The goal: A statewide con- cal to identify and address recurring worksite leadership and organizing 790A organizing director. "Our only tract with Hilihaven that includes problems in the worksite. is not lost on other SEIU local unions real hope is to organize, particularly cardcheck recognition at the chain's in the west. More and more locals are in the private sector." non-union nursing homes. Activists Share your thoughts! The SEIU transitioning to what is often re- Along with new training programs, from the three locals kicked off the Western Region is conducting a sur- ferred to as the "organizing model" of locals are devising ways to encour- campaign in April with a conference vey of how locals are adopting the unionism, meaning that they are age and reward activists for taking - the first-ever statewide gathering organizing approach to unionism. If concentrating on building power by on greater levels of responsibility. of Hiihaven workers. you've got some experiences or ideas mobilizing members in the worksite One example is the new "StepUp" you'd like to share, please fax a note and organizing new members. program unveiled at Oregon Local • Recruiting members as orga- to the SEIU Western Region at 213- Largely through increased train- 49's recent stewards training. De- nizers. 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me and I will send you a copy of the was discharged with a service con- working dogs by comparing them to Police- article. nected disability. Despite progres- Hanoi Jane. June 19-26, the 76th Annual Con- sive ailments culminating in blind- Kurt, a 65-pound Doberman, will Fire Post vention of the American Legion De- ness in 1984, Miyares became a suc- live forever in the bronze life-size partment of California took place in cessful businessman and active vet- sculpture that was dedicated at the #456 Bakersfield. A great deal of impor- eran, exceeding 63 mph as the world's Pentagon 20 June honoring the 25 tant American Legion business was number one totally blind downhill war dogs killed and the 24 wounded. News conducted. One of the most impor- skier. The day before Kurt's death, on the by Greg Corrales tant accomplishments of the con- The Navy plans to name one of its first day of combat of Guam, Kurt vention took place on 24 June, when new guided-missile destroyers after saved 250 Marines from a certain "They grew old in youth. They Dorothy Nolt, a night switchboard Marine Corps Col. William 'Rich" ambush. burned out in searing minutes all that operator at the Sepulveda VA Medi- Higgins, who was murdered by ter- I would urge all of you Vietnam life owed themoftranquil years. When cal Center receive the American Le- rorists in 1988 while serving in Beirut, vets that, like me, so far have sur- I think of their patience under adver- gion Medal of Valor for heroism dur- Lebanon, on a United Nations peace- vived coming home from the Nam, to sity, their courage underfire, or their ing the Northridge earthquake in keeping assignment. Secretary of the located the latest issue of The Stars modesty in victory, I amfilled with an January. Navy John H. Dalton made the an- and Stripes, which has an outstand- emotion of admiration I cannot ex- Ms. Nolt, after the quake devas- nouncement on 17 February, the ing article written by Medal of Honor press." tated the main inpatient building, sixth anniversary of Col. Higgins recipient Jay Vargas, who is the Cali- General Douglas MacArthur on where the switchboard room is lo- murder. The ship is one of five Arleigh fornia State Department of Veterans WWII soldiers cated on the ground floor, "without Burke-class destroyers to be built Affairs. It's outstanding! Contact me, regard for her own safety, stayed in between 1996 and 1998. Col. Higgins' I'll send you a copy. irst order of business. . .Get the dark, water-soaked room, with widow, Lt. Col. Robin L. Higgins, is An elderly, nearly blind woman your hands on the August is glass and equipment crashing around head of the Media Branch of the U.S. hired a lawyer to draft her will. When F sue of Leatherneck. On page her, in order to maintain communi- Marine Corps Public Affairs in Wash- it was completed, the lawyer charged 48 is an article titled "San Francisco's cations," according to the reports. ington, D.C. "I hope the spirit of my her one hundred dollars. She handed Most Honored Policeman." It is an Vietnam veteran Urban Miyares, husband will guide those who ride the lawyer a hundred-dollar bill but appropriately titled story. It is about of San Diego, will receive the award the ship," said Mrs. Higgins, a Le- failed to notice that a second hun- one of our most courageous mem- during the DAy's 73rd national con- gionnaire of Post 42, Washington, dred-dollar bill was stuck to it. Im- bers ever. . .Bill Langlois. The story vention in Chicago, 20-25 August. D.C. mediately the lawyer realized that he was written by the outstanding local Miyares collapsed in a diabetic coma I am going to write for a moment was faced with a vital ethical ques- author Eric Hammel and if you are in 1968 while serving with the 9th about war dogs. I know that everyone tion: "Should I tell my partner?" unable to obtain a copy of the cur- Infantry Division. He spent four immediately thought of Jane Fonda, Semper F!, Jack. rent issue of Leatherneck, contact months in hospitals and eventually but let's not humiliate honest, hard-

KOENIG took the time and patience to instill with the chiefs representative. It was that Sergeant Sully be put in charge (Continued from Page 6) in Bill his expertise on narcotics, a transfer within the detail itself so of the Bureau of Special Services. Bill gambling and prostitution. nothing could be done. The next rung became part of that team. unit? Bill remained there for two The general rule in the detail was of the ladder was the Director of It was at this time that James years. John Schilling was the chiefs that after two years there was a good Traffic. He told them that the trans- Mullan came into his life. Nothing personal secretary. They became good possibility that you would be trans- fer was made at the request of a but praise and respect for this hon- friends. In June of every year, Bill ferred. True to tradition there would member of the police commission. A orable and respected gentleman. I do and Marvelle would visit her parents always be a transfer if either the meeting was pre-arranged. He ad- not want to go into their relations as in Vermillion and assist them with State or Federal Agents made a raid mitted knowing the subject but de- Jim Mullan is to be featured in the the farm. On returning to work he that was followed by arrests. It hap- nied that he had anything to do with September issue of the POA Note- turned down an opportunity that pened and Bill is now in the Accident their transfer. The person who actu- book publication. I will mention that many men would of jumped at with Prevention Bureau. His partner is ally caused the transfer was that Bill thought Jim Mullan was a lousy no questions asked. He declined the Edward Poitz. Bill had put in a card police commissioner. The Supervis- pinochle player. offer to be transferred into the Bu- for an hour as he had a prior hand- ing officer called the two men into his In 1954, Bill and Marvelle had reau of Inspectors as he felt he wasn't ball commitment. His partner in- office. Even though they were inno- their first child. It arrived a month qualified for such a position. A sec- formed him that they were in deep cent they were accused of giving the early. They named her Mary. Their ond choice was the Bureau of Special trouble. During the hour he was story to Herb Caen and Jack second daughter Karen was born Services which he accepted. It would away, he investigated an automobile Rosenbaum who mentioned the inci- two years later. With the family grow- give him the knowledge and experi- accident. He arrested one of the prin- dent in their respective papers. He ing, they bought a home in Westlake ence as well as follow up on cases ciples for drunk driving, hit and run told them to keep quiet or they would for $14,500.00 with a 3-1/2% loan. dealing in gambling, prostitution and and leaving the scene of an accident. spend their entire police careers on In 1959, rumors were making the narcotic cases. He would also be The arrested subject started throw- fixed post. On the other side of the rounds. Thirty two new Inspectors working with the elite Chinatown ing his weight around, that he would spectrum would be to keep quiet and were to be added to the Bureau. They squad as an undercover officer. have their jobs as he had influential that they would be transferred to a would be distributed among the mem- Bill was fortunate that wherever friends in the department as well as station at the start of the new year. bers in the BSS, Juvenile Bureau he went he had stellar and experi- in City Hall. In court the subject pled Bill went to Southern. For nine and the Crime Lab. One of the requi- enced men taking him under their guilty to all counts. It looked like it months he was the station duty of- sites was that you had to live in the wings and teaching him the intricate was all over! Far from it! The shock ficer and also worked the back of the city. Bill could not afford to buy a working functions of the detail. One came the day after Thanksgiving. wagon-picking up drunks along skid home in the city and was happy such person was Paul Lawler who The two officers found themselves on row. Sergeant George Sully took an living one mile over the city bound- fixed post in the downtown area. interest in him and assigned him to ary. The yearwas 1955 and the city set a radio car. When George Christo- Life Savers Liquors a record for the 18 inches of rain that pher was elected mayor, he requested Continued Next Month fell during the holiday season. The 471 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94102 863-7771 two officers had the courage to look Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. into the matter. They were only doing Sun. 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m. their job, why should they be pun- ished. Their first step was a meeting Part-Time Jobs Available With Brinks, Inc. a IlIuIIJl 1 RESIDENTS Make YourI Remodelli •Ii *i iIIs1 111,U Iii Work as an ATM Technician (on call) Iii Provide service and maintenance for ATM machines Work out of your own home ... Earn $15 per call Christie Construction Jobs available throughout the Bay Area General Building Contractors Novato Good secondary income for retired police officers. 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SFPD PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGR.AM by Officer Pam Hofsass, Health & Fitness - Advisor

efore I begin with any new him for some ideas. He replied," can't report from President Clinton's study monthly hormonal cycles of women tidbits of info on that fabu you find a way of getting people into showed that we are ten pounds or the circadian rhythms repeated B bus and time worn subject, shape without any stress involved?" heavier (on the average) than ten every 24 hours) during which spe- Fitness, I would like to congratulate I have had this conversation with my years ago, and to this day, 60% of cific changes in the body's chemistry Officer Ben Spiteri from Ingleside dad before, it usually begins with' Americans are sedentary!!! occur. Dardik argues that if our emo- Station, for running his first ever you know I didn't use to be in this What is wrong with this picture? tional patterns and our eating pat- marathon, you know that 26.2 mile bad of shape..." Then he likes to Why if everybody knows that the terns are up and down, why can't are event that has been known to kill at relive his glory days when he was benefits from exercise and a healthy body's energies go up and down. In least one famous Greek guy. That's "quite the runner" back in, oy vey, lifestyle (lower heart rate, more effi- other words, throw that long dis- right, Ben completed the San Fran- too long ago to mention. Since those cientmetabolism, longevity,etc ... ) far tance training and hours at the gym cisco Marathon, a very hilly yet sce- days, I remember mostly that my outweigh the alternative (feeling slov- out with the next load of garbage and nic course in 4 hours and 15 min- dad's idea of exercising involved Sun- enly, getting winded after a flight of tune into the inner natural tenden- utes!!! Word is that Sgt Susan Smith day golf in a you got it... golf cart. stairs, not being able to see your toes cies of your body to fluctuate; "the from Legal also ran the race but she Now, many years later, after enjoying from a standing position...), thenwhat waves". Dardik suggests the point of has been unavailable for a Press all of my mother's irresistible home- is the problem? I am not sure of the physical activity should be to ma- Release finishing time, I know it's not made Greek cooking, my father eas- real answer in this case, but an ar- nipulate those waves by raising the her first marathon, congrats to Su- ily fits into that All-American Potato ticle in the June issue of Women's heart rate as high as possible with san. Yours truly has been on a hiatus Coucher category. He actually tries Sports and Fitness, titled "Are We short stints of aerobic activity, then from marathoning, since completing to change his situation (let's put it Exercising Wrong?" certainly raised letting it drop as low as it will go with the Boston Marathon, this pastApril, this way, all family members lovingly a lot of questions. The article de- complete rest. The larger the differ- my first Boston and my twentieth refer to his gut as 'his baby') but he scribes the findings of a Dr. Irving ence between the highest and lowest overall marathon, I have been con- says "it's the stress of the process of Dardik,M.D., founder of the U.S. heart rate, the fitter the body. templating a retreat from battering getting in shape" that constantly Olympic Committee's sports-medi- Without going into further scien- my feet, wrecking my knees, and drives him away. First thing I do is cine program and a former world- tific lingo and philosophies that could otherwise putting my body through refer him to an earlier POA Notebook class sprinter and vascular surgeon. send my poor little Word Processor any further unnecessary torture... article on Motivation, then the one Dr. Dardik addresses the above di- into a tailspin, let mejust summarize nowyou know this phase will not last on Susan Powter's book, we usually lemma and suggests that there is the article by saying that most ex- but it was fun to fantasize. Of course, go round in circles by now. So, in- somethingwrong with the "basic con- perts disagree with Dardik's ideas I have been dreaming about the New stead of pushing the party line, I cept of aerobic conditioning". He be- due to a lack of scientifically con- York, again?, it's so hard to give up decided thatwhat he's saying is what lieves that the current widely estab- trolled data, but others believe time those roots, even if they are turning most people are saying. So let's get it lished method trains the heart muscle will tell. I say if you look a the big old and gray! Let it be known that I do out, exercise is not always fun, en- to be inflexible and can indeed be picture it would not take a quantum intend to beat Ruth Goldfarb's record joyable, cost-effective or easy to ac- counterproductive! His training leap to believe there really is a better of running a marathon in my golden complish on an day in day out basis. method consists of short bursts of way. Hey didn't they laugh at years - she actually completed 26.2 Too many good movies to watch, kids aerobic activity, followed by stops for Einstein? miles at theyonng old age of84! ... now, to take care of, jobs to be worked,the periods of recovery with no wannups How about a poll? What do you that is an amazing feat of the feet... list is endless. Statistically speaking, or cooldowns. The system is based think? Send your thoughts on the Now, you know I have been rack- the average American is NOT going on the notion that everything in the subject to Officer Pam Hofsass, SFPD ing my brains for subject material to out there, sweating it up, spending human body is dictated by certain Academy, 350 Amber Drive,SF,CA highlight in this issue.. .1 even called hours on the road or at the gym. The rhythms and patterns (such as the 94131 or interdepartmental mail. my dad, 3000 miles away and asked

tention. Dancing with Janice from LIFE dispatch at a POA function, and un- It is our pleasure (Continued from Page 5) wrapping the occasional gift she to offer a 50% carried me without a word of criti- sends puts Crystin on top of the discount to all active e 6o,pe world. Daily I get sincere inquiries cism or guilt, doing my work for me. & retired S.F. police 94 - They encouraged me and frankly, and well wishes from our members had to sacrifice so that I could be all over our department. officers at any of the V.. Oeri'i.. with her. Even when I was around, I We can't say for sure why Crystin listed locations. couldn't have been much fun. Noth- is still alive. Maybe it's the experi- Please present your police or ing brightened Crystin's day like the mental drug, maybe it's Crystin's retired police I.D. visits she received from all the Offic- love or the many prayers that have Serving Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All Day ers, or the milk shakes. gone out for her. I do know that we would not be where we are today if I San Francisco: Mann: I seriously underestimated the Market Sheet' 1498 Market at Van Ness • 431-0600 Terra Linda Northgate Shopping Center' 479-9383 benefits of induced cooperation. had not been fortunate enough to be Sunset District' 901 Taraval at 19th Ave. • 681-4743 Regularly, the POA catered lasagna allowed to join this department, and Laurel Village 3490 California St. at Locust • 775-6699 24 Hour Service or truffles to the doctors and nurses to work with and for so many won- who cared for Crystin. You cannot derful people. There are so many imagine the care we all received from people to whom we are indebted, like that hospital staff. Steve Johnson, Ray Benson and Marti John Payne (Co. E) of Another major factor in Crystin's Dean (St. Francis) who made it pos- life has been all the wonderful things sible for Crystin to go to texas in the that she has been able to do and the first place. PETALUMA TRAVEL things that she received. Thanks to My family and I thank you all for Ofc. Buckley (Co. E), Crystin and her everything that has been done for Can send you ANYWHERE! twin sister got to turn on the Christ- Crystin. I strongly encourage every- mas lights at the Embarcadero. Al- one to contact their station reps and Specializing in travel plans for you and your family though you can't see it, in Crystin's push to develop a catastrophic ill- hands in the picture above is an ness fund. With the mindless bu- 0 Hawaii, Mexico, Disneyland 0 Sporting event road trips $1100.00 ring given to her by Sgt. reaucracies that exist, insurance may 0 USA & Worldwide destinations 0 Lowest Airfares Garcia (TFF). She calls it her "magic well not help you save your loved 0 Free Delivery 0 Ask about special rates for retired members ring", and maybe it is. She keeps it in one. Please contact me at Mission a ring box, which never leaves her Station if you or anyone you know Give Me a Call! hand, 24 hours a day. needs information about cancer treat- Nothing perks Crystin up like at- ments. JOHN PAYNE 0(707) 769-9610 0(800) 564-8728

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ll of the 9,413 City employee THE 7 participants in the Hartford's ADeferred Compensation Plan are winners. These are people who have taken action to attain for them- Deferred C selves and their families a financially secure future. They realize that their bi-weekly contributions will, with by Mike Hebel, I time and compounding, produce a sizeable supplemental retirement fund. These participants now have $257,829,087.51 working for their future in Hartford's 18 offerings. City Employee Within the Police Department there Accounts are now 1,116 participants (47% of eligible employees). By Department, $325,063 the Police have the largest number of participants. IL $307,217 51 City employees now have ac- * $284,928 (SF. count balances exceeding $200,000. $282,018. Here are the top 10 City employee accounts and the top 10 Police Department accounts. $273,735 If you are not presently a participant, $5 a pay period is all you need to $260,139 get started. Call the Hartford today at 995-3232. $259,168 $254,905 $248,872 s $242,101 Mid Year Results

Market Indicators Hartford's Funds

Dow Jones Industrial -3.4% Stock -5.0% S&P 500 Index -4.8% Index -4.1% NYSE Composite -5.4% Advisers -5.0% CCSF Defer AMEX Market Value -11.1% Aggressive Growth -6.6% NASDAQ Composite -4.0% 20th Century Select -8.9% Wilshire 5000 -5.6% Fidelity Growth -0.5% Number of Participants MA Industrial Bond Yield 8.1% Bond/Debt -5.1% o Police 1,1160 Donoghue M M Yield 3.7% Money Market 1.0% Fire 955 Russell 2000 Stock Index -7.1% 20th Century Ultra -10.3% General Hospital 598 Solomon Bros. GNMA Index -3.1% Mortgage Securities -3.3% Public Works 467 Morgan Stanley EAFE Index 8.1% International Opp. -2.9% Muni Railway 466 Social Services 421 Consumer Price Index 2.8% General Account Yield 6.6% Public Health 358 S.F. Airport 308

Long Term investing P Hartford's Net investment F

Jan./June 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 198 Stock -5.0% 3.8% 8.68% 23.01% -5.07% 24.49% 17.51 Bond -5.1% 6.4% 4.23% 15.02% 7.06% 10.73% 6.259 Advisers -5.0% 4.3% 6.89% 18.88% 0.01% 20.24% 12.71 Agg. Growth -6.6% 10.7% 15.56% 52.16% -12.02% 22.60% 24.67

Mortgage -3.3% 3.7% 3.35% 13.31% 8.36% 11.75% 7.039

Money Mkt. 1.0% .8% 2.35% 4.72% 6.76% 7.77% 6.069

US Govt. MM 0.9% .7% 1.95% 4.32% 6.21% 7.11% 5.599

Index -4.1% 3.6% 5.49% 27.93% -5.24% 28.73% 14.75

Social Resp -5.3% 2.8% 6.28% 14.96% 2.90% 19.22%

Int'l Opp -2.9% 9.2% -5.62% 11.60% -12.32%

20th Select -8.9% 9.1% -5.32% 30.47% -1.26% 38.33% 4.729

20th Ultra -10.3% 13.4% .34% 84.87% 8.43% 35.78% 12.36 20th Balanced -3.6% 3.2% -6.86% 45.62% .95% 24.59% -1.41

Fidelity Growth -0.5% 21.1% 15.0% 42.7% -1.7% 24.1% 33.39

Fidelity Strategic 5.9% 19.7% 12.9% 23% -7.1% 32.6% 22.39

Fidelity Income -5.7% 18.6% 9.2% 34.5% -2.9% 24.6% 20.99 Fidelity Overseas 3.7% 40.6% -5.9% 3.3% -4.5% General* *Current annual rate on all new deposits is 6.9%; effective since 8/1/94

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'OP 10 )mpensation nancial Commentator

Police Department Accounts * 4 $284,928 lb $202,057 s of April 4, 1994, the Hartford added 4 Fidelity funds to its Deferred Compensation Plan offerings. There are now 18 ' $196,304 Ainvestment opportunities for plan participants. •' $193,243 Fidelity is the largest mutual fund provider in the world. It presently manages 15 million shareholder accounts with assets of more than $178,238 $225 billion. The Fidelity Advisor funds are presently available only $157,235 through Investment institutions such as Hartford's Deferred Compen- s $151,754 sation Plan. $138,139 Income and Growth Fund This fund seeks above average Income and capital growth. It invests $137,814 in securities including US Treasury issues, corporate bonds and a $130,061 diversified selection of high-dividend stocks. It is suited for a long term investor who wants to take a balanced approach by investing in both stocks and bonds. This fund currently manages $2 billion. Performance: 1993: 18.6%; 1989/1993: 15.3% annually; since _nor Roll inception: 13.3% annually. Growth Opportunities Fund This fund seeks long term capital growth through investments in growth, cyclical, and value stocks, and securities convertible to com- - mon stocks. It is suited for a long term investor who wants to make the most of his/her's investment growth potential over time and to protect savings from Inflation. The fund currently manages $2.5 billion. d Compensationon P1 in Performance: 1993: 21.1%; 1989/1993: 18.6% annually; since inception: 21.7% annually. -, - Strategic Opportunities Fund Account Size Valuation This fund seeks long term capital appreciation by investing in securities that are undervalued or undiscovered by the marketplace. It As of 6/30/94 is suited for the investor who wants to make the most of our changing world by focusing on smaller companies whose values have not yet been Under $10,000 4,123 recognized. The fund currently manages $325 million. $10,000 - $25,000 2,124 Performance: 1993: 19.4%; 1989/1993: 14.8% annually; since $25,000 - $50,000 1,490 inception: 15.3% annually. $50,000 - $100,000 1,075 Overseas Fund $100,000 - $150,000 360 This fund seeks long term growth in stock markets outside of North $150,000 - $200,000 138 America, including the Far East, Pacific Basin, Europe, and Latin America. It is suited for the investor prepared to accept the greater Over $200,000 51 risks, and rewards, of international investing. This fund currently manages $275 million. Performance: 1993:40.6%; 1991/1993: 12% annually; since incep- YS Off tion: 7.9% annually 'rformance Hebel's Rules For Investment Success A Investment for maximum total real return to protect your purchas- ing power. A common mistake is putting too much money into fixed 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 income securities. 4.09% 10.93% 29.85% -0.70% 12.50% '- Invest - don't trade or speculate. Long term investing requires and -1.26% 10.78% 19.11% 11.78% 1.48% rewards patience. 4.66% 11.27% 25.26% 6.05% 1.26% Remain flexible and open-minded about -5.59% 7.63% 34.37% 9.16% - types of investments. Remember that com- mon stocks have outperformed all other 1.37% 9.75% 18.06% financial instruments (bonds, bills, and money markets) over the long haul. 5.17% 5.45% 7.19% 9.35% 8.01% Don't panic. it is in the nature of markets 4.43% 4.97% 7.00% 8.39% 4.54% to drop from time to time. It is also in their -15.02% nature to rise again. No bull or bear market is permanent. ' Diversify. You can neither predict nor control the future. A portfolio of stocks (international and domestic), — ) bonds, and money markets provides a ) measure of safety. - -w -8.63%4.85% 19.55% 32.82% 28.90% Learn fromyour mistakes. The only 5.78% 9.33% 25.10% -20.00% 25.24%* way to avoid mistakes is not to invest - which is the biggest mistake of all. By the time the 21st century begins, the DJI will have reached and exceeded the 6,000 level. There will be plenty of people saying: "I should have invested." Be a person who says: "I did invest for my financial future."

Page 16 Notebook August 1994 DA Announces esffzrwnfi 7for^^V ^ 'N Victim/Witness TO 401st ArLcsizj Director — San Francisco District Attorney - S Arlo Smith announced the appoint- I ment ofVeronica C. Zecchini as Chief Victim/Witness Investigator. Ms. Zecchini was selected for the admin- ñ'r rI-its: T' Oi istrative position which was created Irn-11 Afirn v when Donna Medley was named as head of the newly created Child Ab- S - - N duction Unit within the district / Attorney's Office. Veronica Zecchini was executive director of the Central Oregon Coun- dil on Aging in Redmond, Oregon, from 1987 to 1993. The private, non- \ 'S YWfrw, profit agency was designated by Or- — (5th; egon state Senior and Disabled Ser- w4 vices as the area agency on aging for -)2T3 three counties. As director of the Vigo - 11,01 L agency, Ms.. Zecchini provided and arranged comprehensive services for seniors and the disabled to assist them to continue living independent and dignified in their own homes rather than in institutions. From 1979 to 1987, Ms. Zecchini was the program coordinator for the Sacramento District Attorney's Of- fice Victim and Witness Assistance JEFFREY GOFFO USA CAMERA JOHN S. HO, M.D., FA.C.O.G. Program. During that time she helped CONSTRUCTON 728 Pacific Ave., Ste. 103, San Francisco, CA 94133 establish the California Victim and VIDEO ELECTRONICS KITCHEN . BATHS . ADDITIONS Tel: (415) 433-3397 COMMERCIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS 5Jf Witness Coordinating Council and Cameras - Electronics - 72 8EAZ*'P-_.443 032111 Video - General Contractor License #595587 B - served as its president for three years. Import - Export - Wholesale - Retail - Telephone # (415) 821-0407 (415)4333397(i-4'8a,-8-t3#) Beeper # 267-8141 In that capacity she worked to de- 11 0/220V P.A.L. Secam velop additional funding for victim assistance programs. 236 Powell Street In addition to her work with the San Francisco, CA 94102 California Victim and Witness Coor- 415-397-9727 PAGE STREET MARK dinating Council, Ms. Zecchini has FAX: 415-397-1914 GUEST HOUSE MORRIS served as a member of the Victims of Licensed Residential Care Home Crime Payments task Force of the 1500 Page Street, TIRES State Board of Control; a member of San Francisco 94117 1200 Larkin Street the Task Force on Black and His- Phone 864-9342 San Francisco, CA 94109 panic Involvement in the Criminal SMP (415) 673-3441 Justice System of the California Your Hosts Youth Authority' a member of the Stone • Ma rracci ni • Patterson Ozelious Evans - Georgean Evans Dismiswoits OF THE Wotun's FINEST TIRES AND WHEELS FOR FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CARS AND victim/witness technical advisory • Architecture • Planning Loraine E. Brown • Interior Architecture RECREATION VEHICLES. group for the Office of Criminal Jus- tice Planning; and a member of the San Francisco • St. Louis board of Directors of the Mother's One Market Plaza, Spear St. Tower, Ste. 400 Emergency stress agency among San Francisco, CA 94105 other organizations. A graduate of 415/227-0100 Woods & Woods Santa Clara University with a B.A. in Fax 415/495-5091 COURTESY psychology, Ms. Zecchini also gradu- Telex 278039/SMP UR Basic Brawn Boar ated from California State University OF and attended McGeorge School of Factory C Storo Law in Sacramento. - A "I am very pleased to announce Makers of fine toys & gifts Veronica Zecchini's appointment," 444 DoflarD St., San Francisco D.A. Smith stated. "Her exceptional FRIEND background will enable us to con- * tinue and expand the outstanding job done by Donna Medley and our Victim Witness Assistance Unit to help San Franciscans. I am also very S T E V E $ I L E R ' S pleased that Ms. Medley has sought Tung Sing and received state funds to establish BAI—I E3 I. a child recovery unit within our office Restaurant to investigate and recover children FOOD TO GO 9 abducted by parents or other care- Open 7 Days A Week takers. Victims of all crime continue 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 1gAJg1V%*01q to be a priority concern of this office," 4015 - 24th Street Arlo Smith stated. San Francisco, CA 94114 Club Fugazi, 678 Green, San Francisco • 4151421-4222 415/648-8582 over 21 evenings • under 21, Sunday matiness only

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August 1994 Notebook Page 17 Smoking Methamphetamine by Gregory A. Kilpatrick "crystal meth," "champagne," "go plastic screw-off cap and a metal clip State Police, San Francisco fast," "glass," and "L.A. glass," to on the side. The air freshener is name a few. equipped with a felt plug, a string The practice of smoking metham- Methamphetamine smoking para- that goes to the bottom of the vial, phetamine is coming back in vogue phernalia officers are most likely to and a colored, scented, liquid. with the south-of-Market crowd encounter, are small pieces of tin The methamphetamine user will known for all-night raves, ecstasy, foil. The user takes a small amount of remove the cap and metal clip, pull and other new designer drugs. methamphetamine, places it on the out the felt plug and string, and Methamphetamine is typically tin foil and heats the underside with empty the liquid out. The user will found in an off-white, to yellow pow- a match or lighter. As the metham- then clean the glass thoroughly, in- der. Very rarely will officers encoun- phetamine melts, it turns into an suring all of the liquid is washed out. ter methamphetamine that is pure odorless vapor. The user inhales this The user then heats the bottom of the white in color. Methamphetamine is vapor through his mouth or nose, tube with a small propane torch as normally sold in plastic baggies as and feels the effects of the drug al- he blows into the vial through the opposed to the paper bindles that are most immediately. open end. The combination of the more common with powdered co- Some users will use a tube or heat softening the glass, and the air Meth paraphernalia caine. (Methamphetamine can be straw to catch the fumes as they curl pressure blown into the tube, causes packaged in either manner however.) and rise, similar to the way heroin is the heated end to expand in size. amine, than by snorting it. As far as Methamphetamine reportedly loses smoked. (This is known as "chasing After burning a small hole in the side influence symptoms, these are the its potency if exposed to air (as in a the dragon." Some of you may re- of the tube, the user will let the pipe same as with snorting or injecting paper bindle) for any length of time. member the Jimi Hendrix song, cool and it's ready to use. (See photo) methamphetamine, (i.e., dilated pu- You probably remember the me- "Purple Haze." Hendrix is talking To use the pipe, a small amount of pils with sluggish, or no visible-reac- dia-hype several years ago about "ice" about smoking heroin in this man- methamphetamine is placed through tion-to light; increased pulse: in- being like rock cocaine. "Ice" was ner.) the hole in the bloated end of the creased blood pressure; muscle ri- reportedly a super pure form of rock The users I have spoken with also tube. The user then heats the bottom gidity; brwcism (grinding teeth); ex- methamphetamine. Actually, "ice" is have described using glass of the pipe as he inhales from the cessive talking, sweating, etc.) to methamphetamine, what rock eyedroppers to smoke methamphet- other end. Residue will form toward Possession of the pieces of alumi- candy is to sugar; Its the same sub- amine. The eyedropper is converted the end of the pipe the user draws num foil used to smoke metham- stance, (d-methamphetamine hydro- into a pipe, by pulling the rubber top from, (instead of the bowl end, as phetamine, or the pipe itself, are chloride,) in larger crystals that are off leaving just the glass tube. After with crack pipes.) misdemeanors as per section 11364 similar in size to crack cocaine. Al- placing a small amount of metham- The residue that forms is pure of the California Health & Safety though "ice" inthe large chunks never phetamine in the larger end of the methamphetamine and is white, to Code (HS). Making paraphernalia really caught-on in San Francisco, tube, the user holds it horizontally light brown, (depending on the such as a methamphetamine pipe, methamphetamine has been surfac- and places the small end into his amount of heat applied to the pipe, with the intent of delivering, furnish- ing that is the size and consistency of mouth. The user takes a match or and any chemicals left from the ing or transferring to another person salt crystals. The larger crystals are lighter and while holding the tube, manufacturing process of the meth- isafelony, per section 1 1364.7(b)HS. supposedly easier to load into a pipe, applies heat underneath the drug, amphetamine.) 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Tom Flippin, Editor President Al Trigueiro SFPOA Notebook SFPOA Dear Police Chief Tony Ribera, 510 7th Street Captain John Portoni (Co. I) LETTERS Dear Editor: San Francisco, CA 94103 and Police Commissioner Regarding Earl Wismer's article Tony Rodriquez: Tom Flippin, Editor "More Furlough Days?", he re- Dear Al, I am writing to express my SFPOA Notebook marked about the lack of opera- On behalf of the San Francisco gratitude and thanks to all those tional typewriters at Co. E in 1985. Police Youth Fishing Program I people who made the vigil and Editor: In 1975, ten years earlier, would like to extend my sincere funeral service for my father, Sgt. Regarding Con Johnson's article Jeanne Thompson and I were the gratitude to you, the board of Al Perry, SFPD Retired, a very in June issue of The Notebook: dictation clerks at Co. E, and we directors and the association for proud and comforting time for me Con mentions that we are all in rented an electric typewriter with supporting our program. The and my family. The honor guard one boat, and, if the boat sinks, we our own money so we could type $3,000 donation will help pay for outside during the vigil, the police all will go down with it. the police reports off the old blue the chartered salmon boats that we escorts to the church and the Prior to the boat sinking, why Dictaphone belts (Is there anyone utilize during the summer. I invite cemetery, and the final salute given are some members demanding left who remembers those old blue you or anyone in the association to by four police officers were all more food and water because of belts and report forms?). There come out on the high seas with the moments that the family greatly previous injustices? Injustices that were no working typewriters then program and see for yourself the appreciated in our time of sorrow. I other members in the boat did not either! benefits that are gained when would also like to thank the many cause. Sincerely, police officers interact with our friends of my father who came to Sincerely, Pat Celaya, PSA, Co. G local youths in a non law enforce- pay their last respects, especially Lou Barberini, Ret. ment experience. It is a rewarding former Chiefs Tom Cahill and Don and beneficial program. Scott. SFPOA Thank you for your generous I would especially like to thank 510-7th St. SFPOA donation and continued success in retired SFPD members Tom S.F., CA 94103 510-7th St. achieving the associations goals. Dempsey, Jim Mullan and my San Francisco, CA 94103 uncle, Rex Oberg, for all their help Dear Members, Sincerely, and kindness. My dad loved being I feel very honored to have been Dear POA Scholarship Committee Sandy Tong a San Francisco Policeman, and, selected as a recipient of a scholar- and members; Board of Directors with fellow officers and friends like ship award in the SFPOA's first Program Coordinator these, I can see why he enjoyed it scholarship competition. I would I would like to take the time to so much! He loved to tell police like to thank the association, and thank you for the scholarship stories! especially the Scholarship Commit- money you have awarded to me. I To Whom It May Concern: God bless you all. tee, for their generous contribution appreciate your support while I I really appreciate the fact that Sincerely, to my college education. Thank you strive to achieve my goals. A college you remember our fallen officers in James M. Perry, also for inviting my parents and me degree is crucial, and I am grateful your newspaper. As a family Youngest child of Sgt. Al Perry to the Golf Tournament Awards that you have set aside funds to member who has paid the supreme Dinner at the Olympic Club. My help members of the community sacrifice, losing my brother in the parents and I enjoyed the evening complete their education. I am glad line of duty, I am very grateful to greatly. that the POA has chosen to serve you for not forgetting. SFPOA I plan to attend the University of the community in endless ways. I I would be most grateful if you 510-7th St. Noire Dame and will begin classes plan to work hard in college and would mention my brother, officer S.F., CA 94103 on August 26th. Both my family pursue my goals. Thank you again Richard Radetich (died June 19, and I thank you for helping to for your support and service. 1970) in one of your editions. Dear Members, make this next step in my educa- Sincerely, Once again, thank you on behalf We gratefully acknowledge your tion possible. Krista C. Parry of all of the families of our officers! kind expression of sympathy. Sincerely, Sincerely, Sincerely, Kristen O'Conner Jo-Ellen Radetich The family of Miguel T. Soto

EXPLORE GRANT offers an explanation of why the oth- dant was discharged. At the second (Continued from Page 2) (Continued from Page 7) erwise respectable Curtis might have trial which followed, Curtis was ac- acted so violently in such a minor quitted and set free. funds that include many geographi- Police Captain Thomas Duke said matter. "Captain of Detectives Shortly afterward, however, Will- cal areas. that Curtis "could give no satisfac- [Isaiah] Lees, who handled the case, iam J. Hurley, a juror in who had Selected Unit Trusts are similar to tory explanations to why he did not stated that he had reliable informa- held out for acquittal in the first trial mutual fund shares. They can offer continue to the theater which was tion that Curtis was a degenerate," was arrested and convicted of hang- investors significant diversification, close at hand on Mission street if he Duke reports, "and it was Lees' theory ing ajuiy in another trial. He admit- but their components are profession- feared an assault, instead of going that Grant had caught him in a com- ted his guilt and also stated that he ally selected, rather than managed, out of his way to walk down a com- promising position and Curtis, be- had been promised $5,000 to hang and have a fixed maturity. paratively dark street, thus inviting coming frantic when he realized that the Curtis jury but complained that While the potential benefits of these attack." exposure would follow his arrest, he had received nothing in the end. financial choices are impressive, re- Still, by the time of the trial, his decided to forever seal the lips of the And a few years later, Horace member that foreign investing pre- resourceful defense team had turned officer and then escape." Badgley, the first witness to come sents special risks. These include up some previously unrecorded "eye- Veterans of the old "degenerate" forward on the night of the shooting, foreign currency exchange rate fluc- witnesses" who confused the issue section of the Sex Crimes detail will who had unaccountably been absent tuations and other economic, politi- by suggesting that there may have tell you that working the public toi- at the time of the trial, turned up in cal and social risks, as well as the been a third man on the scene. The lets and theater balconies in the old Stockton. He, alone among the other lesser degree of public information police were never able to tie the mur- days was a one of the bestjobs In the witnesses, had recognized the required to be provided by non-U.S. der weapon to Curtis but as to his department in which to find a fight. arrestee as Curtis and had over- companies. In addition, fees for each claim that he never carried a pistol, People who resort to chance encoun- heard the spontaneous admission investment vary, so read the pro- Henry Faust, whom he formerly em- ters in public places to act out their made at the time of his arrest. Badgely spectus carefully to understand these ployed as a gardener testified that he sexual fantasies are frequently con- claimed that he was approached by a charges before investing. To learn had seen his employer carrying a ventionally respectable individuals, "richly dressed, decidedly pretty more about these exciting opportu- pistol on numerous occasions. often with responsiblejobs and fami- woman" who professed to have fallen nities, talk to your financial advisor. If Curtis had done the shooting, lies in the suburbs. While the danger in love with him at first sight and He or she can help you select the the question remained unanswered of being caught might add flavor to tried to get him to accompany her to investments that are best suited to about why such an ostensibly re- encounters, the reality of actual cap- Chicago. Badgley wasn't buying any your investment style and goals, and spectable citizen would be involved ture is met with dread. Arrestees of that, he said, and declined. can provide you with the information in the first place. Some speculated would fight with the desperation of He was next approached by a man you'll need to make a prudent deci- that it was the fear of being caught madmen to avoid arrest and expo- who offered to pay him $15,000 to sion. with the lottery tickets found in his sure. say that he had seen a third man possession at the time of his arrest If Lees' assertion is correct, that there that night. Badgley was not Ray Arata HI, Financial Advisor that prompted him to try to escape. would help to explain Curtis' sudden ready to perjure himself but he did Prudential Securities Incorporated Illegal gambling was almost an open eruption when the station came into agree to accept $3,000 for a cheap One Embarcadero Center, Ste. 3700 business in San Francisco at the view and the inevitability of his expo- picture on the wall of his home and to San Francisco, CA 94111 time so that explanation doesn't hold sure was assured. And also if true, move east for the good of his health. (415) 399 - 3841 much water. there may have indeed been another In the end, Curtis' only punishment In his l9l0account, Captain Duke man involved in the incident at some was financial. Alter his second trial point, but if so, he would have been he was financially ruined. He was Peony long gone by the time of the shooting. forced to return to the vaudeville Peony Fine Jewelry, Inc. COURTESY In any event, the defense witnesses stage as a low grade producer where 888 Brannan St. Showroom #1100 had created enough doubt that when he eked out a meager living. It is not San Francisco, CA 94103 the trial ended in late February, the reported, but evidently the attorneys OR Tel.: 415-255-2202, 415-255-2216 OF A FRIEND Fax: 415-348-6837 jury could not agree and the defen- did not lose money on the case.

August 1994 Notebook Page 19 any intention to raise funds for ous friends! System serves, THANK YOU! for such a campaign. Not having any The Shorenstein family has sent your support. This victory is an LETTERS part of the fundraising was one a contribution to the Widows and indication of the Library's immense matter, however, The Shorenstein Orphans Assoc., the SFPD political sway and loyal following. Dear Al Co. had much clearer foresight. Mounted Unit, and the Friends of Now that the immediate excite- On behalf of my Dad and family, In the same unassuming yet the Police in memory of Mrs. ment of the election is over and we thank you for your thoughtful card effective way that Walter Phyllis Shorenstein as an acknowl- are basking in the glow of our on the death of my Mom. We very Shorenstein saved the Giants, he edgment of the courtesies extended successful efforts, it is time to cast much appreciate your sharing in and his son, Doug, saw the bigger by the San Francisco Police De- an eye to the future. our loss. picture of the consequences of partment. Your endorsement signified a Gratefully, labor strife in San Francisco. It dedication and commitment to the Dewayne Tully was not enough to take a stand for Very truly yours importance of a strong Public not funding the certain-to-be bitter Peter Fatooh Library System and all that it November campaign. They knew John Ruggeiro (Lt. Ret., SFPD) represents in a free, democratic Al Trigueiro such a battle would lead to a The Shorenstein Co. society. I thank you for acting on San Francisco POA figurative blood-letting. No matter that dedication and commitment 510 7th St. what the election result the elec- by providing the Proposition E S.F. CA 94103 tion itself would have long lasting Editor, POA Notebook Campaign with your endorsement. devastating consequences. San Francisco Police Officers' In addition to your support, the Dear Al, Walter and Doug Shorenstein Association Friends of the San Francisco Thank you for the generous shared with me in several discus- 510 Seventh Street Public Library was crucial to the donation of $500.00 to the Miguel sions the importance of labor peace San Francisco CA 94103 overwhelming success of the Soto Trust Fund. This senseless in the City. We spoke often of the Proposition E Campaign. Indeed, murder has shocked our Depart- need to settle this strife so as to Dear Editor, without the Friends' financial ment and community. keep it off of the ballot. It was We were pleased to see the contribution, we would not have The sympathy received from stated often by Walter Shorenstein captioned photo of the retirement had a campaign at all. Associations around the country that the critical issues had to be ceremony for police horses Lucky I now invite you to become a has been tremendous. We are dealt with in across the table and Bullet in the summer issue of member of the Friends of the extremely grateful for your discussions with labor. the POA Notebook. Would it be Library, to enable them to continue thoughtfulness and with Associa- Thus, the genesis for the ulti- possible in future coverage on their important work in the years tions like yours it makes our mate settlement, as far as I am SFPD horses to mention that the to come. As a member you'll re- profession what it is today, the concerned, commenced in early ranch in Sonoma County where ceive: finest organizations in the country. June when Josie Mooney and Stan the horses spend their retirement * At the Public Library newsletter From all Oakland Police Officers, Smith (with Walter Johnson sched- is funded and maintained by and literary events calendar each thank you again for your thoughts uled to be present but had an out donations from members of the month and sympathy. of state scheduling conflict) met in San Francisco Society for the * Book Lover members ($50 or Walter Shorenstein's office, at Mr. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals? higher) get discounts at 34 of the Sincerely, Shorenstein's initiation, for the We'll be glad to add The POA City's finest bookstores Robert Valladon first of several meetings designed Notebook to our media list, and For your convenience, I have President specifically to avert a labor-man- will be sure to send you press enclosed a membership form and Oakland Police Officers Association agement conflict. releases of upcoming SF/SPCA envelope. In reading your President's events. Once again, THANK YOU. Feel Column of the July 1994 issue of Sincerely, very proud that you played a key San Francisco Police Department, the Notebook I thought it only fair Lynn Spivak role in giving San Franciscans the My family and I would like to and equitable that the broad brush Public Information Director Library System they deserve. I look thank Commander Richard Holder you used to criticize the Committee forward to sharing future victories and the officers of Co. K for the on Jobs be thinned down based on with you. outstanding assistance they pro- the forementioned account. Dear Al, vided at my Dad's funeral. In the years I have known Walter 70% of the vote! A resounding Regards, And special thanks to all my Shorenstein he has never been a victory for San Francisco! Diane Filippi friends in the SFPD for their person desirous of the limelight. In On behalf of all the San Chair, Proposition E Campaign prayers and support at a time of fact, he may not like this letter. He Franciscans our Public Library tremendous loss. dedicates himself for the good of Stephen Gieseker and family our City and asks nothing in return. He saved the Giants with- Clisham & Sortor out turning it into a personal Mr. Al Trigueiro media hype and when all is said Attorneys at Law President, SFPOA and done it will largely be due to 510-7th St. his foresight and savvy that San Ghiradelli Square San Francisco, Ca. 94103 Francisco was saved from political 900 North Point, Suite 300 and labor civil war. San Francisco, CA 94109 Dear President Trigueiro: Very truly yours, (415) 775-1395 There has been much published Peter J. Fatooh and spoken of the Committee on Specializing in the Representation of Peace Officers Jobs and their agenda with regard to San Francisco's political land- Mr. Al Trigueiro scape. Prior to the "Landmark President, SFPOA Settlement" (Notebook, July 1994) 510-7th St. L$J7 P XI with City workers there was much San Francisco, Ca. 94103 Serving San Francisco and the Peninsula talk within the rank and file of how the Committee on Jobs was on the Dear President Trigueiro: wrong side of that issue. FAENZI PLUMBING As some of your members may On Friday, June 24, 1994 the "Over 30 Years Experience" know, each of the Committee on San Francisco Police Dept. gener- Jobs CEO's has a designated ously provided their mounted color Bob Faenzi New Construction - Additions deputy who is involved with the guard honor guard, and motorcycle SFPD CO. K Remodel - Re-Copper Committee's agenda. I happen to solo escort at the funeral of Mrs. (415) 344-2114 Service - Repair be the deputy for the Shorenstein Phyllis Shorenstein. On behalf of Pager 804-4550 Bonded and Insured - License No. 539363 Company. Unfortunately, much the Shorenstein family we would disinformation and false rumor like to thank all of the officers and surfaced prior to the settlement of Chief Tony Ribera for their assis- • Remodels • Additions the labor problem. I would like to tance at such a difficult time. • Kitchens Baths take this opportunity to dispel any Mrs. Shorenstein was a giving MLLIAN • Patios • Decks misunderstandings. and generous person. Yet when she CONSTRUCTION • Fences It is no secret that the Mayor did something for the community cJIom il6,6ovnwz S/iaiaf wanted the Committee On Jobs to and the City she did it quietly and without fanfare. DAVE KILLIAN, Owner fund the scheduled November, '94 (415) 561-1449 Charter Amendment campaign. Last year, Deputy Chief Fred Bonded and Insured Such a campaign would have Lau acceded to Mrs. Shorenstein's Contractor's License No. 674649 (415) 201-6992 pager required no less than one and a request for a 'ride-along' in the half million dollars just for the Mission. What was thought to be a • Horizontal • Vertical s proponents. The Mayor's request couple of hours in duration proved • Pleated Shades DESIGNER was transmitted to each JOBS to be a seven hour ride-along All The Latest Fashions! CEO. complete with 10-7-M In the Dave Killian, Owner The Shorenstein Co. was one of Mission that concluded at 2400 (415) 697-2210 BLINDKy Dy Dave the first JOBS companies, if not hrs. It was an event she never FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, IN HOME CONSULTATIONS. . . . ­ kin the first, to categorically dismiss stopped telling about to her envi-

Page 20 Notebook August 1994 divisions. An extra game determined Winged 0 Foundation was organized the division champs. by The Olympic Club in 1992 and its SFYB also provides post season mission goal is to encourage partici- tournament play for selected players pation and excellence in amateur from all teams in the 11-13 year old sports and to foster amateur ath- divisions. These "All Star" teams, 2 letes, thereby developing future com- Bronco and 1 Pony team, represent munity leaders. SAN FRA San Francisco in the National The Winged 0 Foundation receives P.O.N.Y. (Protect Our Nation's Youth) funds from the Olympic Club and Tournament. from a broad cross-section of its This year's Bronco teams, SF Blue members, and from annual fund- and SF Red, placed 1st and 2nd in raising activities. Because of its af- the "Seasonals," (which was hosted filiation with the Olympic Club and by SFYB), for the first time in the the commitment of its membership, history of the program, and moved together with the support they re- on to the Regional Tournament. At ceive from corporate and individual this writing, SF Red was eliminated sponsors, the Winged 0 Foundation in the 3rd game by SF Blue at the will grow into a major supporter of Regionals. SF Blue subsequently amateur athletic programs in the Carol Kaufman and Michael Hebel defeated South San Francisco and Bay Area. currently needs three more wins to The San Francisco Police Activi- reach the statewide level to be held in ties League extends thanks to the Pacific Grove. The National Finals Winged 0 Foundation and its mem- PAL CORNER Players in 10 and under divisions will be held in Monterey, California bers. receive a league t-shirt and cap. The this year. Bronco and Pony, divisions must SAN FRANCISCO YOUTH provide their own uniforms, but are PAL BASKETBALL AMERICA'S #1 BASEBALL provided with umpires and game The San Francisco PAL Basketball CHALLENGETM 94: balls. League will begin on October 7, 1994. U.S. AGAINST VIOLENCE by Stan Chiarucci, While the PAL and its co-sponsors Games will be on Fridays, Satur- Baseball Director provide the financial support to the days, and Sundays. The PAL Basket- A NATIONAL 5K RUN! FUN program, its volunteer directors and ball Progam targets youth who are in WALK AND CHALLENGE EXPO SFYB is a tn-sponsored program, coaches are the life blood of the pro- the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Sepa- DATE: which includes San Francisco PAL, grams. Their time and committment rate divisions will be held for boys SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1994 Flame (Fire Department) and San allows these youngsters the oppor- and girls. All team rosters are due on TIME: Francisco Recreation & Park Depart- tunity to learn baseball fundamen- Friday, September 16, 1994. The 8:30 AM ment. This program provided the tals, teamwork, and the joy and de- basketball season is October through LOCATION: opportunity for over over 3500 young- spair of winning and losing. November with the play-offs in De- MUSIC CONCOURSE AREA, sters from ages 14, throughout the While the 10 and under divisions cember. GOLDEN GATE PARK city, to play "Organized Baseball." are non-competitive, the 11-12 If you are interested in entering a JOHN F. KENNEDY DRIVE & TEA The program is divided into 5 divi- (Bronco) and 13-14 (Pony) divisions team or refereeing, please call the GARDEN DRIVE sions: T-Ball (6-8 years old) 33 teams, play a 14-16 game schedule, with PAL Office (695-6935). Pinto (7-8 years old) 33 teams, Mus- play-offs for the top 4-6 teams in FOR ENTRY FORMS OR MORE tang (9-10 years old) 56 teams, each division. WINGED 0 FOUNDATION INFORMATION, Bronco (11-12 years old) 42 teams, 1994 was extremely competitive Carol Kaufman, Winged 0 Foun- PLEASE CALL THE and Pony (13-14 years old) 22 teams. in six out of the ten Bronco/Pony dation, presented Michael Hebel, PAL SAN FRANCISCO PAL AT President with $1,000.00. The 695-6935.

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'Old Boys' Soccer Settles for Bronze in Police Games

Did Boy" halfback Mike Becker in action

Killer Bee forward Steve Glickman with the ball

by "Nick at Night" Shthadeh have their hands full against the photos by Pete Thoshinsky Bees that they practiced against throughout the spring, but they didn't The SF Old Boys soccer team (for- know that it would be by so much. merly known as the Kickers) took a The game started out with the Old third place bronze in this year's Cali- Boys scoring the first goal - team fornia Police Summer Games in what captain Joe "Stretch" Boyle sent a they considered was a substandard cross over to forward Pat Mullins effort on their part. The tourney took waiting in the right back door posi- place the week of June 19th against tion; Mullins then drilled the ball "Old Boy "fulLbcc Tm jy tcs "T "A"Division competition that con- into the net pasta diving Mike Burkley Canales looks on. sisted of five other teams. for the score. The Bees would bounce The first match-up for the Old back, though, with a score of their the silver medal, the Old Boys would took a commanding 3-1 lead. All that Boys would be against the strongest own: Jim Deasy crossed the ball from regroup for the next game against SF could do was make it close on a opponent and last year's gold medal the left wing position toward the LAPD. SF would strike on the open- goal by Lalor on a deflected Anton winner, the LA Sheriffs Department. middle of the box to forward Steve ing play of the match when free kick with five minutes left, and The beginning of the game did not Glickman who promptly scored a Richardson rushed a fullback whom they went on to lose 3-2. This game fair well for SF as they found them- goal to even things up. The match the ball had been pushed back to; he was critical as it took the Old Boys selves down 1-0 and playing on their was still tied going into the second stole the ball from the LA fullback out of silver medal contention. heals when LASO scored a goal ten half with the Old Boys thinking that and sent it into the net for a goal. The The Old Boys would have to settle minutes into the contest. The Old they should dominate in that second 1-0 score would stand going into the for the bronze medal in this tourna- Boys were able to regain their com- half. second half, but the Old Boys would ment, but they would need to defeat posure, hold off the tough LA attack, The Old Boys did dominate as far then build on it. San Jose PD in their fifth and final and eventually score an equalizing as keeping the ball on the Killer Bee Mullins would put one in on a match. This game wasn't even close goal midway through the first half. It side of the field, but they had trouble great individual effort which showed as the Old Boys quickly went up 2-0 was a 30-yard shot by Steve "Shake, trying to score. The Bees played "buzz- him follow-up his own shot for a on goals by Kevin Cleary (on an as- Rattle And" Roche that he took from ing" defense lead by their fullbacks score after beating five defenders. sist from Richardson) and Marty Dito the left side of the field that ended-up Matt Gardner, Brian Olcomendy, Roche would make it 3-0 on a nifty (on an assist from Boyle). It became like a "postage stamp" in the right Steve Caniglia, and Dave Faingold, goal with the assist from Mullins. 5-0 still in the first half on scores by corner of the net. When asked later and they were able to continuously The score went to 4-0 when Boyle Mullins, Roche, and Dempsey; and, about the very important goal, Roche hold off the strong Old Boy attack. took a ball down the left side and put the Old Boys would pour it on with simply said, "I airmailed it." The Old Boys were very frustrated as it back to the baseline where Brian two more second half goals (a score The scored remained tied at half, attackers such as Roche, Mullins, "Escobar" Canedo was waiting to send by Boyle and Dempsey' second of the and both teams badly wanted to win John "Tippy Tap" Anton, Pete the ball into the net. LAPD would game) and the 7-0 victory assured it in the second half as each knew Richardson, and Kevin Clearyweren't sneak one past goalie Rollie Canales them of third place. that the winner would probably go able to put one into the net. Tension (who otherwise played a great game) The rest of this Old Boy team was on to win the gold. The Old Boys started to build amongst themselves, to make the final 4-1. Standouts for made up of Mike "I Need A Smoke" played superior to LASO in that sec- and it would prove to hurt them the the Old Boy defense in this game Becker, Billy Dyer (returning to de- ond half keeping the ball on that side rest of the way. The Bees in the were fullbacks Marty "Crystal" Lalor, partment soccer after a 2-year re- of the field most of the time; but, they meantime held together stronger than Tim Dempsey, Liam "Elrod" Frost, spite), Jim O'Shea, Ken "Still At The just couldn't put anymore goals in- ever, and, somehow and someway, and Mike "OB" O'Brien. Academy" Sanchez, Randy Cataray, side of LASO's net. Thus, the game they were able to fend off all scoring Southern California Combo would and Mike "I'm Kevin's Brother" Cleary. would end in a 1-1 tie with SF think- attempts until the end to give the Old be up next for the Old Boys, and this The team as a whole was run by ing that they definitely should have Boys another frustrating tie. The game would prove to be crucial. SCC Coach Brian Delaliunty with assis- won it outright. There was no time to standout of the game was Bee goalie went ahead early 1-0 when they were tance from Frank Machi. This is a dwell on it though, as the next Old Burkley who was excellent in pro- able to score ten minutes in, but the club that had the potential to take it Boys opponent would be the famous tecting his net. As far as the Old Boys Old Boys quickly tied it on a Boyle all, but just couldn't get things roll- Killer Bees (SFPD's other team that were concerned, they'll always re- penalty kick. With the score still at 1- ing when they needed to. They ac- had been thrust into "A" Division member that day as "Black Tues- 1 into the second half, the Old Boys cepted their bronze medals proudly, play after winning silver in last year's day." would suffer a breakdown that was just the same, and hope to do better "B"Division competition). Thinking that the best they could very costly - SCC capitalized on two in upcoming competitions. The Old Boys knew that theywould probably do at this point was try for defensive errors by the Old Boys and

Page 22 Notebook August 1994 pass him in the last few yards. Such The Spectator is the manners of Steve, he only said he saw Rene splash by him and by Dennis Bianchi wished him, uh, well. By the way, a big congratulations to Rene! Switching gears, two months ago I he Sports section of this read the obituary of Judge William E. month's paper was most in- Mullins. I was very impressed that he T teresting putting together. A was not just a highly respected ju- few days before the deadline was up rist, he was also a highly competent there was but one article submitted. and honored athlete. A native of the A few phone calls, the appearance of City, he turned down an opportunity some very nice photos and, presto, to play professional baseball to at- excellent articles began tend college at Santa arriving. It made me Clara. His sports must think that Department have occupied some of iI a member/athletes his time, being at aren't uninterested, school on scholarship,

'R M they're just very busy and in 1984 he was to and need to be re- that University's Ath- Jeff "Ironman" Brosch (right) with his Dave O'Donnell (left) and Jeff Brosch minded. A very big 1St Place Time Trial Medal (right). Two tough mountain cyclists letic Hall of Fame for thank you to everyone baseball. I am men- who helped out this tioning this for two rea- month, as well as past sons: a very talented SFPD Ironmen Shine At months. Tom Flippin athlete from the San never gets enough Francisco criminal credit for how hard he justice system de- '94 Summer Games works at getting this serves our respect, and paper all together every two, it made me think The endurance athletes of the first being the Cross Country Race month, but he should. about the lack of an SFPD again showed that they are a followed by avery challenging Down- He's the guy who re- Athletic Hall of Fame dominating force during the recent hill race. minds me to keep at it for this Department. California Police Summer Games in This year, due to an injury to Renne and I appreciate it. Several months ago Sacramento. Although we had a small Guerrero, Co D. we only had one One phone call that I Jeff Brosch broached number of competitors from our De- competitor in the triathlon. Steve placed was to Steve the subject with me, partment, our success rate was stag- Venters, Co E, was the lone partici- Venters, in hopes of and I made a phone gering. pant from the SFPD. Feeling lonely getting an article on the call or two, but never As usual, the unstoppable Jeff but determined, Steve turned in the Triathlon. He agreed to followed up on them. Brosch, Homicide, led the way. While performance of his career and won help out, but being the I'm asking you, the other people slow down as they near the Gold metal in the Masters Divi- modest, shy guy that readers, to get involved retirement, Jeff seems to pick up the sion. This was despite a flat tire he is, (catch the almost and write me your pace and increase the load. He en- halfway through the bike ride. He puritanical attire he is thoughts about this tered an unbelievable six bicycling was able to regroup and catch the wearing in the photo idea. One of my goals events and not surprisingly, won a leader at the beginning of the run. Steve Venters, Masters with this article, for in- Triathlon 1st Place in writing sports ar- medal in each one. He started slow Showing what a true Ironman is, stance) I know he will ticles these past years by getting a bronze, 3rd place finish Renne Guerrero showed up at the play down his own ac- has been to give credit in the Criterium. He then moved on two mile Open Water Swim, despite a complishments. To a avoid this I'm and respect for the manyfine officerl to the Road Race where he grabbed a painful back injury. Determined to informing you that he not only won a athletes of this Department. I know silver medal. Instead of tiring, Jeff compete, Renne turned in an out- Gold Medal in the Triathlon, so I'm of many of the outstanding past great shifted gears and ran off a string of standing performance, passing a told by a reliable source, but he also athletes who have worn our uniform four gold metal performances. The swimmer in the last 50 yards of the swam his way to a fourth place in the and I agree with Jeff that such an first two were on his road bike, cap- race to take a hard fought Gold metal. Open Water Swim, two miles of pull- institution is overdue. Please write turing 1st place in the Sprint and While others would have stayed home ing and kicking. If he keeps this up and let me and yourAssociation know Time Trial races. He then changed in pain, Renne showed what true he will be replacing the Rock of the what you think about this and don't outfits and bikes and won gold met- determination he possesses. S.F.P.D.'s endurance athletes, Jeff just say, "Yeah, great," or "Hell, no." als in two Mountain Bike races. The Well hopefully next year we will Brosch, but only when Jeff lets him. Give some thought to it and make see more people from our Depart- Anyway, my congratulations to Steve some constructive suggestions. They ment getting involved. Its always nice Venters, a tough, fit enthusiastic ath- will be greatly appreciated. In the Everyone to go to a race and see familiar faces. lete who is also a gentleman. By the meantime, go do what you need to do It helps your confidence and gives way, he never even mentioned that to stay fit. reeds a PAAL. you someone to cheer for. Rene Guerrero drafted him in the Open Water Swim, allowing Rene to

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Notebook Page 23 August 1994 Summer Games' Basketball / "Freddy" Williams, we crushed the by Ed DelCarlo, Co. H mer Games in Sacramento. This photos by Pete Thoshinsky year's team, led by Player-Coach Kurt Investigators' team by 82-68. Bruneman (Narcotics), consisted of On Tuesday, bright and early at 8 During the week of June 20th, The veterans Chris Knight (Northern), A.M., we took on Long Beach PD. SFPD Men's Basketball Team com- Eddy DelCarlo (Ingleside), Eddy Eddy Hagen played his first game peted in the California Police Sum- Hagen (TTF), and newcomers Carl and came up with a big one. Driving Bryant (Potrero), Joel repeatedly to the basket.. .scoring Babbs (Potrero), An- from the outside.. .he even had time 14 thony Holder (TTF), Rich to get in a little trash-talking. We Andriola (Muni) and cruised to victory 96-67. Wilfred Williams We faced our toughest opponent (Ingleside). that afternoon when we played Our first game, on against Berkeley PD. They had drawn Monday, was against two byes and didn't play that morn- L.A. Unified School dis- ing. Berkeley had an awesome for- trict. We played tough ward who was able to score almost at and broke out to a 20 will against our defense. The half point lead at half-time. time score was tied. In the second Unfortunately, in the half we got big buckets from Chris second half we ran out Knight and Rich Andriola down low of gas and eventually lost and big free throws from Kurt point at half-time. The boys from in double overtime. Bruneman. Joel Babbs played tough Southern California were Later that day we defense and A.J. "Is That My Cell rattled.. .how could they let these played the L.A. DA In- Phone Ringing" Holder went hard to Northerners beat them? At the end of vestigators, knowing the hole. (Who won?) a mighty defensive struggle, LAPD that we had to win or be Wednesday we drew the mighty prevailed by 65-58. We played hard, eliminated under the LAPD #2 with a front line measuring but the massive, well-coached L.A. double elimination tour- 6'10", 6'6" and 65". We knew it would team won it. nament rules. Led by take a lot to win, but the team hung Next year, the team looks forward point man Carl Bryant in there. We played them hard for the to playing in the 1995 Summer and our slick rebounder first half and trailed by only one Games in lovely Modesto.

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Page 24 Notebook August 1994 POA Golf Tournament The Third Annual POA Golf Tour- up on the adventures of old friends. nament was held on Monday, July This year's co-chairs Bruce Lorin 11, 1994 at the always tough, de- and Bob Huegle deserve much of the manding but beautiful Lake Course credit for this year's success. Their at the Olympic Club. This course hard work and dedication to the tour- has hosted several US Opens and nament provided the impetus needed most recently the PGA Tournament to sustain this worthy cause. Bob of Champions. Once again our gra- Huegle's Community Services Com- cious host the Olympic Club pre- mittee is proud to announce the sented us with excellent accommo- awarding of four college scholarships dations. Special thanks should go to to Kristen O'Connor, Angela Petrini, Former Chiefs Willis Casey and Con Al Trigueiro presenting achievement club president Joe Stretch and as- Angie Camelleri and Krista Parry. Murphy with Ted Soules and Dan plaque to scholarship winner Kristen sistant pros Jim O"Neill and Chris Kristian O'Connor was honored at Hountalas of the Cliff House. O'Conner with parents Kevin and Stein and David Nightingale, Coun- the banquet for her winning essay in Linda. try Club Manager, along with the this year's scholarship contest. All staff for making our tournament thor- our winners should be congratulated oughly enjoyable. All participants for their winning essays. were treated to tee prizes such as No golf tournament is successful aN umbrellas, personalized bag tags, without sponsors and contributors sleeve of balls and two tickets cour- (listed below). Special thanks should tesy of the San Francisco Giants. go to Macy's Department Store for Alter all tournaments such as providing the grand raffle prize, a 30" these, the volunteers go unmen- TV (won by our own Joe Kennedy). tioned, but because of their efforts Southern Wine and Spirits, the S.F. and the organization of Gary Lemos Giants and Vince Courtney of Davis, the tournament again drew rave re- Reno & Courtney for their contribu- views from those that participated. tions. Bob Sarlatte was again at his And of course, no tournament is a best as the Master of Ceremonies. success without the support of those This was Bob's third and he is never Commissioner Cathy Feinstein and that chose to play. The theme of the at a loss for material. Chair Bruce Lorin presenting golf tournament has been commu- Because of this year's tourna- M.C. Bob Sarlatte presenting Carl Commissioner's Trophy. nity involvement and interaction with ment success, the Community Ser- Tennenbaum with "Worst Dressed the police department. Itwas a chance vice Committee looks forward to of- Award." to forge new friendships and catch fering Scholarships to Police Officer's children next year. This year's POA Golf Tournament The Lurie Company winners Yellow Cab Co-Operative Inc. Low Gross: Gerome Zavagno Plumbers Union Local 38 Mike Sweat Officer John Evans Milt Woods Barbary Coast Corporate Mike O'Brien Security Ribera Flight: Tom Werbe GTE Mobilnet Paul Montoya Latino Peace Officers' Assn. Ken Marchiano Nestle Beverage Co. Mike Kerns Robinson & Associates Murphy Flight: Mike Ohleyer Frank Ahern Contributors Frank Falzon B & D Novelty-Lou Larrante 4 ...... Mike Mullane Macy's of Calif. Loss Prevention Raffle ticket ladies Lynne 'Torres and Volunteers Gale Wright and Herb Lee, Casey Flight:Larry Mazzóla St. Francis Hotel Karen Atkinson. "Keepers of the Tape." Frank Sullivan Hilton Hotel Pete Machi Mark Hopkins Hotel Bill Fazande Capp's Corner Restaurant ** Anyone interested in purchas- New Pisa Restaurant ing Titleist Golf Balls with SFPD House of Prime Rib Restaurant logo, contact Bruce Lorin Manage- Tarantino's Restaurant

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August 1994 Notebook Page 25 The Baked Eight This year with the addition of divi- sions by five-year periods and the double-elimination format dreamed up by someone who never played tennis or consulted a tennis rule book, the SFPD tennis team mem- bers had their work cut out them themselves. Eight hardy members headed up to that furnace of the Central Valley - Sacramento - to Quesacla knows concentration! take on the rest of the cops of the State. All competitors were entered nis more seriously than in the past in at least two tennis events and by actually practicing at least a week some in three, with, of course, Off. before competition, teamed with Beth I Ann Mannix entered in two tennis Pedrodalasol to win the Gold Medal events, playing on the women's soft- in Open women's Doubles. She then ball team and throwing thejavelin in went on and won the Bronze Medal in track - no wonder she likes "fire- Senior Mixed Doubles with Insp. balls". Lonnie Ramlin from Night Investiga- Mr. Hustle, Larry Pedrodalasol Ann Mannix, super woman This year's stand-out performer tions. Incidentally, I understand she was Off. Beth Pedrodalasol from Re- won a Gold Medal on the women's about his singles, he quickly dropped cruitment. Determined not to let the Softball team and threw the javelin. from contention. In Senior Men's heat win, she and her partner, Ann No one knows if she can shoot a gun, doubles he teamed with Insp. Jim Mannix from Co. F. won the Gold but don't stand in front of her if she Farrell to take the Silver Medal. This Medal in the Open Women's Doubles. is carrying her spear. was a hard pill to swallow alter two Beth then went on to play singles Insp. Jim Farrell from Juvenile straight Golds in this division. match alter singles match to survive limbered up the old muscles and Insp. Lonnie Ramlin from Night the double elimination process and playing down five divisions managed Investigation teamed with Ann win the Gold Medal in the Senior to win the Silver Medal in the Men's Mannix to win the Bronze Medal in Women's Singles. After all this she 30 and under division. He lost in the Senior Mixed Doubles. The rest of still had enough left to go out and finals to a local CHP cop who thought the team is now keeping an eye on his play Senior Mixed Doubles with hus- the weather was cool and who had tennis training program as it is now band Insp. Larry Pedrodalasol, now revenge on his mind for a loss suf- beginning to payoff. No practice dur- retired, and win the Silver Medal. fered three years ago. The old legs ing the year and then twelve hours of The top male player this year was gave out in the final double-elimina- tennis d day at the Police games. Insp. Larry Pedrodalasol, who once tion format. Jim teamed with Off. Lonnie gave it his all in the Men's again played down a few divisions to Rich Quesada from Co. E in Senior Singles and in Men's Doubles with take the Gold Medal in Master Men's Men's Doubles in an attempt to Off. Stan Buscovich from the Singles. The double elimination for- threepeat the Gold, but like the Forty Mounted Unit to no avail. mat didn't seem to bother him, but of Niners, failed. They lost in the finals Off. Curtis Wong from Co. C and course he is now sitting home with to a CHP team from Sacramento Off. Stan buscovich from the Mounted nothing to do but play tennis. He thereby taking a hard won silver. Unit also participated in this year's then teamed with wife, Beth Off. Rich Quesada tried to squeeze games and gave it their all. Pedrodalasol to win the silver medal the Police Games and the World Cup Next year's tennis matches in the in the Senior Mixed Doubles. Soccer Matches at Stanford into the Police games will be at a new high Off. Ann Mannix, now taking ten- same week. Not caring too much school in Modesto where the tem- Perfect serve form, ala Jim Farrell perature is at least five degrees hot- ter per day than Sacramento. The rest of the state kill themselves. games are also going to be held one Some members of the tennis team week later and hotter than this year. are thinking of sneaking down to the Sounds thrilling doesn't it - thanks World Police/Fire Games in Austra- but no thanks. The tennis team will lia. If they do, results will be forth- (9 remain home next year and let the coming.

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an outstanding round of 75. Over the Machine" Taylor. Dean shot an 86 years Harry Pearson has taken nu- with matching sides of 43. In the merous Loon's trophies and prizes spring championship at Poppy Hills, home and is the defending champion Dean had taken Second Flight Low of the last Northern Station Golf Clas- Net honors. Second place low gross sic. in the flight went to Bob Voeth, who In the First Flight Low Net, the fired an even 90 with sides of 46 and First Prize went to Dan Everson of 44. the General Works Detail. Dan was In the guest flight, former Loon's playing to an adjusted 20 handicap Nest Star Tom O'Connor started a and shot an 86, giving him a net comeback as he fired a fine round of score of 66. Dan had an outstanding 78. Tom had matching sides of 39 back nine, firing a natural 38, which and broke eighty without posting a included a birdie on the 15th hole, a birdie. In the long drive contest, the Rich Barber accepts award from Harry Pearson receives hard-earned tough 428 year par four hole. A char- first flight winner was Hammering Tournament Director Glenn Mar awards ter member of the club, Dan has also Harry Pearson. A previous long drive taken many prizes over the years and winner at Sonoma G. C. this year, is the most productive player to have Harry pounded out a 272 yard drive The Loon's Report come out of the General Works De- on the 13th hole. The second flight tail. Second low net in the first flight long drive winner was Big Mike by Ed Garcia, Co. E Mike Renteria shot the second low- was Ed Garcia. Ed shot an even 80 Curran. Mike let one go 257 yards est tournament score in Loon's his- and playing to a 10 handicap posted down the 13th fairway. In the long A hot June day in the rolling hills tory. Mike opened his round with a a net 70. Ed had birdies on the 5th putt contest conducted after the of the East Bay. 6,739 yards of tough one under par 35 on the front nine, and 12th holes and finished the back completion of the round, the Loons golf course with fast greens at the picking up birdies on the second and side with a score of 39. had a tie, as two players sank the Boundary Oaks Golf Course. This sixth holes. Mike completed his round In the second flight, new member long and winding putt. Mike Renteria was the challenge awaiting forty-eight with a one over par 73. This score is Rich Barber of the Police Range came ofTrF and Steve Sprangeroflngleside members of the Loon's Nest GoliClub, one stroke behind the even par 72 out to Boundary Oaks and let his Station were both deadly accurate who had flocked to this location for shot by former club champion Mike fellow Loons know that he was going and split the first place prize of two the fourth playing of the L.N.G.C. Yee in 1992. Renteria leads a fine to be a new power in the second dozen balls. In the "closest to the summer golf classic. Many of the top group of players out of the Tender- flight. Playing to a 28 handicap, Rich hole" contests the two first place Loon players were ready to meet the loin task Force, a small unit that went around the course in 93 strokes winners were Tom O'Connor (12'9" challenge, including 1993 Summer always seems to have its players to post a net score of 65, the second on the second hole) and Frank Machi classic champ Steve Landi. Landi finishing in the money. lowest net score posted in Loon Tour- of Co. A (8' 2" on the 12th hole). was to try and defend the title he had Close in behind Renteria was Co. nament history. Another new Loon Taking second place were Mike taken last year at the old Del Monte C's Harry Pearson. Pearson matched let his presence be known and that Renteria (14' 10" on the second hole) Golf Course in Monterey. Two other Renteria's front nine, as Harry fired a was Mike Beil. Mike was also playing and EdLoughrey (9" 6" on the second pre-tournament favorites were ready one under par 35 on the front nine to a 28 handicap and he fired a 96, hole). The next Loon tournament will to challenge Landi and they both with birdies on the third, fifth and posting a net 68. In the second flight be a late July overnighter at Silverado fired excellent rounds of golf. Repre- eighth holes. Harry played even par low gross we saw the second straight which will include two rounds of golf. senting the Tenderloin Task Force, golf through the 13th hole on route to winning performance by Dean "The Hope to see you there. ZUNI Restaurant & Bar

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August 1994 Notebook Page 27 SFPD Softball Banquet Enjoyed by Many Sgt. Layne Amiot Honored for Many Years as League Commish by Wick at Night" Shihudeh plaque to Gonzales for his accom- plishment, John O'Brien said some Over one hundred past and present fine words about his dad and made members of the department were on everyone glad that he showed-up hand to enjoy the 1994 SFPD Soft- and participated. ball Banquet that took place onTues- Next on the agenda was an honor day July 26th at the Italian/Ameri- for another Potrero Station member, can Social Club in San Francisco. Frank Walker, who is retiring from The man of the hour was LayneAmiot the department at the end of the who stepped down from the year. Walker was given a plaque for John Flaherty tells a story about commissioner's position earlier this his many years of participation as a The torch passes: Layne 'Boss Hog' Layne. Seated in front, Gary Lemos. year and entrusted it upon Nick player in the league, and received a Amiot arid Nick "Someguy" Shihacleh. "Someguy" Shthadeh. A good time nice round of applause as well. Photos by Charles Coates was had by all as Amiot was honored Finally there was the reason that for his many years of service to the most people attended this fine func- league. tion; to bestow thanks and apprecia- Before any homages were an- tion upon Layne "Boss Hog" Amiot nounced, everyone sat down to a for fourteen wondrous years as com- wonderful family style dinner of roast missioner of the league. Many fine beef and roast chicken that had been speeches were given to describe the preceded by open bar cocktails. The kind of respected man that Amiot is. first order of business was the pre- Those who spoke included Gary sentation of the "Mike O'Brien" Soft- Lemos, Matt Gardner, Gary Delagnes, ball Award which included lastyear's and John Flaherty. They all spoke winner in addition to this year's. very fondly and enough couldn't have Receiving the '93 award was been said for Amiot who would re- Potrero Station's Mike Keys who has ceive a long, thunderous standing been a member of many SFPD all- ovation from the very enthusiastic star teams from the mid 1970s until crowd. the present. The consummate lead- Before being allowed to do some off man, Keys is known for his great speaking of his own, Amiot was pre- Left to right: Mike Gonzales, John O'Brien, Layne Amiot and Nick Shihadeh speed on the bases as well as his sented with various gifts that in- clutch hitting to all fields. On de- cluded a plaque with a gavel on it, a range master), John Fotinos (former remembered . . . CONGRATS TO fense, Keys has great range in the fancy "Certificate Of Appreciation" homicide inspector who was present LAYNE AMIOT outfield as he uses his swiftness to from the office of Senator Milton with his son Tony), and of course BANQUETNOTES: Commissioner get to many a ball. Unfortunately the Marks, a weekend's stay at the S. there was Don "The Duke" Schneider Shihadeh would like to express former POA president wasn't able to Lake Tahoe Embassy Suites, and (who at one time played Triple A ball thanks to all the ticket distributors attend the banquet, but Mike Keys most prized gift of all an official "Boss for the Phoenix Giants). Others that who spread the word around about received a well-deserved round of Hog" t-shirt with pictures ofAmiot on everyone was happy to see included the banquet. applause just the same. it. Joe Engler (who was there with his Thanks also go to the Italian/ ingleside's Mike Gonzales was this When Amiot did finally say a few son Joe Jr.), Charlie Coates (who American Club for putting on a great year's winner of the O'Brien Award, words, he spoke very humbly about showed-up with camera in hand) dinner. Finally, there are thanks to and he was present to receive the the commissioner's job that made and even former officer Pete go to Steve Balma, Kevin Maimix, honor. Having played department him many friends around the de- Ballestreri. All-in-all, everybody who Brian Olcomendy, and Lindsey softball even as a cadet, Gonzales is partment over the years. He also said came made it an affair that will be Suslow for their part in helping out. known for being a solid ballplayer how grateful he was to all that at- who has played on a few all-star tended the dinner calling them the teams of his own. At the plate he is a best group of people around. Amiot's consistent hitter with some pop to speech was short and sweet, and it the bat, while on defense Gonzales is ended in another long and warm a steady glove who can play many of ovation from the crowd. the infield positions very well. Some standouts who were in at- What Has Your Rea' Estate Broker On hand to present the award was tendance that night were some well the late Mike O'Bnen's oldest son respected retirees of the department. Done For You Lately? John O'Brien, who at seventeen years They were Gino "Beans" Marionetti Ask any of these members about my personalized service, and how much money they old is getting to be as tall as his old (a former Pacific Coast League player saved by working with me on their real estate transactions: man once was. After presenting a in his own right), Vick Wode (former Gary Aicardo Co. H Richard Andriola hF Mitch Lang Co. A Joe Allegro Co. F Mike Furusho Co. G Bob Miller TAC Rich Cornea Mgmt. Control Dan Gallagher Permit Bur. Dennis Newcomer Co. E Fred Crisp Co. A Janet Scarborough Co. G John Poelstra Co. I Swimmers Return With A Splash Kevin Dempsey TAC Bob Lee Co. A Carolyn Roy Co. F Mary Dunnigan Co. H Dwight Lee Co. A Douglass Farmer Co. D * For SFPD and SFFD members and their families, I charge sellers a reduced commission rate and give buyers a credit towards closing costs. I have been a real estate broker for over 14 years, SFPD Swim Team Is Back and work in S.F., Mann, and the Bay Area. REFER A FRIEND AND RECEIVE A FINDERS FEE! by Don Matisek, SFPD Ret. Howard placed third in the very Retired Members: Call now regarding our special SENIOR DISCOUNT tough "B" Division 100-yard freestyle After an absence of two years, race, and Frank was in first place at PROGRAM on the sale or purchase of your next property. retired members of the SFPD Swim the end of the "C" Division's 100- Team returned to the Summer Games yarder. Kyle then went on to finish WE'RE SELLING ALL OUR LISTINGS! - WE NEED MORE LISTINGS! and took home fourteen medals. All second in the last swim of the REFER A FRIEND AND GET A REFERRAL FEE! this came about because the newly day... "B" group's 1 mile race. established age divisions for Master The SFPD swimmers showed the NEW LISTING! NEAR LAJ(ET.! FOR ALL YOUR REAL DRIVE BY:116 ESTATE NEEDS, CALL and Grandmaster swimmers. right stuff for the hotly contested 3B*1.5B . DR., Howard Kyle finished second in relay races. They enlisted Norm Hdwda r.,BeautifulDeep the Grandmaster "B" Division 50- Chavez, CHP Ret., for their fourth Deck & Patio VINCE SHEEHAN yard freestyle. In the "C" Division racer and finished second in both the 9 g $425,000 (SFPD Member, 1981-90) race, Frank Petuya took second place 200-yard freestyle and the 200-yard (415) 804-8088 with Don Matisek finishing third. medley. PRICE REDUCED! Don then grabbed a gold in the The team's next challenge will be Bernal Hts. View Home JOHN SHEEHAN 100-yard backstroke and finished the International Law Enforcement 413D, 313A, living room w/high ceilings. (SFPD Member, 1975-79) second in the 50-yard version. Games in Birmingham, Alabama. It Unique tn-level, approx. 2300 s.f. (415) 280-0089 Howard one-upped Don by taking would be nice to add some new blood Asking $335,000 golds in both the 100-yard and 50- to the team's old war-horses. You DAVID LAZAR yard breaststroke. Frank kept it up young swimmers take note: lots of (SFPD Member, Co. D) with first place finishes in the 100- fun.. .in lots of exotic places. (415) 739-6700 yard and the 50-yard fly.

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Funny who scrawled graffiti on the walls part in the recent escape by Robert Volunteers in Lima, Peru put to- and scratched messages into the Shepard. Shepard braided an unde- gether the world's longest sandwich But True windows. Later, they called the owner termined amount of dental floss into to get into the Guinness Book of and took credit for the vandalism. a rope more than 18 feet long, then World Records. 1,500 people stood by Tom Flippin, Editor The "cause" that roused so much used it to get over a prison wall and along a freeway and put the 3-mile- hate and indignation in somebody is make his getaway. Guards are won- long line of sandwiches together in the protection of.. .lobsters! The Crus- dering how he got hold of so much of less than 20 minutes. An official tacean Liberation Front, as they an- the floss in the first place.. .they're from Guinness had just measured nounced themselves to Pacific Cafe checking commissary records. I guess the sandwich for the record, when owner Ross Warren, was protesting he was just really into dental hy- crowds of onlookers ran up and stole what they called the cafe's mistreat- giene. many of the sandwiches off tables ment of live lobsters. Ironically, the right in front of the volunteers. restaurant doesn't offer live lobster Mounted police had to be called in to to its customers. The owners say restore order. What was left of the they used to have live lobster on the record-breaking sandwich was do- menu, but it was dropped because of nated to the poor children of Lima. lack of demand. 1* AWashingtonjudge is trying some- thing a little different in hopes of rehabilitating a couple of teen-age crooks. The two, who are both mem- bers of the Tlingit tribe from Alaska, U man in Lakeland, Florida faced a normal sentence of 3 to 5 years in prison for armed robbery. More food crime.. .this time in Colo- checked into a motel, then SFPD Captain Bill Welsh teamed Instead, Judge James Allendoerfer rado. alert police responded to the A decided to go for a late-night up with his wife, Alison, to make a gave them over to the custody of a scene of a burglary, tracked down swim in the motel's pool. Three hours nice arrest.. .before his "official" day tribal court who banished the youths the culprit and arrested him in min- later, police received a 911 call from had even started. It seems that the to live on an uninhabited island utes. It wasn't too hard for the cops, the motel's night clerk, saying that a captain looked out the window of his owned by the tribe. For one year because the burglar's haul consisted man was caught in the motel pool. home early one morning and saw a they'll have to survive on the island of bags of M&M candy. They followed They responded and found the poor strange car blocking his driveway. with only basic hand tools and the trail of M&Ms to a nearby bar and sap caught in a vacuum pump that He also spotted the car's owner, try- enough food for two weeks. Tribal nabbed the guy as he tried to dispose recirculates the pool water. He had ing to break into his neighbor's car. leaders said they would monitor the of the evidence by eating it. apparently gotten stuck when he at- Welsh was out the door in a hurry, teen-agers but wouldn't offer them tempted to insert a very private part while his wife called 911, then backed any assistance. So far, the ACLU of his anatomy into the suction pump. him up and handed him some hand- hasn't been heardfrom. . but no doubt Even after police turned off the pump, cuffs so he could hook up the would- they'll soon be screaming about cruel he remained stuck fast. Evidently be auto booster. and unusual punishment. his.. .um. . .appendage had become too swollen to allow his release. Finally, after much unsuccessful exertion, One more food crime... OK, one of the rescuers hit upon lubrica- OK.. .this is the last one, I promise. tion as a solution and managed to Detroit cops went to a hotel after the release the captive. clerk was the victim of an armed As if we didn't have enough head- Talk about doing hard time.. .the robbery. The clerk told them that the aches courtesy of our own local prisons in Romania have gotta be robber brandished his weapon dirtballs, cops in the Central District among the worst in the world. Be- wrapped in a towel and gave him a recently had to deal with five jerks cause of Romania's severe problems holdup note. The crook got away who drove more than 300 miles just (financial and otherwise), a typical with about $125, but he left his so they could get in a jam. These prison there is overcrowded, under- weapon behind. When police un- idiots drove all the way down from staffed, unsanitary. ..in other words, wrapped it they discovered.. .a sub- A daring but dumb robber pulled a Simi Valley (a distance of some 340 someplace to avoid. Some of the marine sandwich. hold-up in Columbia, Missouri and miles) so they could paint the town 45,000 inmates of Romania's vari- made a successful getaway.. .for a red.. .literally. Officers from Co. A ous prisons are using an extraordi- little while anyway. Witnesses told nabbed them for spraying graffiti and nary method of avoiding hard labor police that the crook had a plastic gang symbols on several buildings in and receiving better treatment. More HELP garbage bag pulled over his body, Chinatown. The graffiti was• done than 20 desperate convicts have but he had only cut one hole out of with red paint, and all five of the driven nails into their skulls in order Send funny or the bag, for his right arm. Columbia's suspects had red paint on their hands to be hospitalized, where they hope finest quickly rounded up the one- when they were caught. They were to get better food and living condi- weird incidents armed perpetrator and. . .uh. . .putthe booked on felony malicious mischief tions. For most, doctors simply re- arm on him. charges. move the nails, patch up the wounds that happen and send them back to their on the job to: cells.. .with longer sentences as pun- ishment. However, a few of these guys have actually driven the nails LJ11,4wr into their brains (if they have any Funny But True U brains) and must undergo surgery. West Virginia prison officials have SFPOA San Francisco may be in for a banned the use of dental floss by campaign of terror from the support- inmates of South Central Regional 510-7th Street ers ofanew"cause."The Pacific Cafe, Jail. No, they're not trying to punish San Francisco, CA Aw a restaurant in the outer Richmond, the prisoners by giving them cavi- was the victim of these "crusaders" ties. It's just that floss played a big 94103